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MH04 NLV

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

115,079 mi
Last recorded115,079 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH04 NLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 115,079 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside inner cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside outer arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 115,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside inner cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside outer arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 114,632 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer arch and offside rear outer arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear inner sill section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 114,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer arch and offside rear outer arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear inner sill section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 114,428 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch and offside rear outer arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill section and offside rear outer sill section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 112,987 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 111,370 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 108,004 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 104,916 miles

crack at bottom of windscreen

Pass 22 Apr 2016 94,373 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 82,502 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 73,794 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal slightly spongy

slight cut in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2013 60,066 miles

front brake discs lipped worn

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2012 49,609 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 49,609 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 38,858 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing low

Fail 20 Apr 2011 38,834 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing low

Pass 20 Apr 2010 37,544 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 34,998 miles

front brake pads worn below 50%

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing low

Pass 21 Apr 2008 33,527 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing low

offside rear lens cracked

offside rear reflector lens cracked

Pass 18 Apr 2007 30,068 miles

o/s/r tyre worn low on edges

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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MH04 NLV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 109,326 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MH04 NLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MH04 NLV registered?

MH04 NLV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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