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MK04 XTF

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

222,566 mi
Last recorded222,566 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 XTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 222,566 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chasiss and floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 206,222 miles

Both RH and LH mirror covers are insecure

Both RH and LH sides wheel arch inner edges are repaired and covered with filler

Nearside Front Track rod inner boot twisted

Offside Rear Tail lens is deteriorated slightly

Underneath, vehicle is corroded everywhere

Vehicle chassis, underneath is repaired and covered with filler from front to rear both RH and LH sides

Pass 17 Oct 2016 204,447 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation inside (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 202,834 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

surface rust on both front chassis members

Fail 20 Oct 2015 202,789 miles

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on outside edge.

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

surface rust on both front chassis members

Pass 30 Sep 2014 192,731 miles

Condensation in nearside front headlamp

Front wipers worn

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 30 Sep 2014 192,731 miles

Condensation in nearside front headlamp

Front wipers worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2013 180,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 180,309 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear exhaust pipe corroded,clamp broken

Pass 18 Oct 2012 168,900 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 168,900 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 159,714 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 159,644 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Oct 2010 150,976 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 144,375 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 144,375 miles

Offside Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 136,374 miles

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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 136,374 miles

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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 120,690 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 99,206 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 99,202 miles

Inner Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2005 57,752 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 57,742 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

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

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 XTF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XTF, 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 XTF registered?

MK04 XTF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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