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MK04 XTL

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

169,050 mi
Last recorded169,050 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 XTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 169,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 168,982 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 155,303 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S AND O/S (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt and lower (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

corrosion on n/s and o/s rear outer sills

corrosion on n/s and o/s rear wheelarch rims

Pass 13 Apr 2015 139,629 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 139,629 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 125,174 miles

both front brake flexi hoses slightly cracked

both front metal brake pipes corroded

general surface corrosion around underside of vehicle

nsr tyre slightly cracked in places

rear wheel arches corroded

slight play detected in steering column at steering wheel

Pass 8 Apr 2013 112,096 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 100,736 miles

slight play detected in both front roll bar bushes

slight play detected in o/s/f drop link

Pass 9 Apr 2011 89,019 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 9 Apr 2011 89,019 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 77,737 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 66,282 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 57,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2007 42,410 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 XTL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XTL, 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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MK04 XTL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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