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MK04 XRE

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

106,767 mi
Last recorded106,767 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 XRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 106,767 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 161,235 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 93,837 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 93,837 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 88,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively has a lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth getting low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively has a lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth getting low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet release (opener) handle missing

signs of engine diesel leak on the diesel filter

signs of gearbox oil leak

signs of rear differential transmission oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2022 88,037 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively has a lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth getting low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively has a lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth getting low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet release (opener) handle missing

signs of engine diesel leak on the diesel filter

signs of gearbox oil leak

signs of rear differential transmission oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2021 80,011 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all prescribed areas corroded (jacking points)

Pass 17 Oct 2020 75,782 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 75,696 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 70,506 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Fail 27 Sep 2019 70,506 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 / 65 / 16c (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 27 Sep 2018 63,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 25 Aug 2017 59,353 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 54,062 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 49,320 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 45,731 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 42,333 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 39,589 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 May 2011 36,333 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 14 May 2011 36,333 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 22 Apr 2010 32,573 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 29,336 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 25,754 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 20,141 miles

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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MK04 XRE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MK04 XRE, 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.

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What year was MK04 XRE registered?

MK04 XRE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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