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MK04 XVB

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

104,339 mi
Last recorded104,339 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 XVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 104,339 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 104,333 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired both sides (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 100,596 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 96,572 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 93,815 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 93,815 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 93,005 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 89,988 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 89,940 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 85,979 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 83,255 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded but no sharp edges

off side rear lamp repaired

Fail 11 May 2018 83,255 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear wheel arches corroded but no sharp edges

off side rear lamp repaired

Pass 16 May 2017 77,675 miles

near side rear wheel arch damaged but no sharp edges

off side rear reflector repaired using red tape

Fail 16 May 2017 77,675 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

near side rear wheel arch damaged but no sharp edges

off side rear reflector repaired using red tape

Pass 12 May 2016 74,048 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 71,507 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 69,991 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 69,991 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 65,596 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 60,111 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2011 56,967 miles

exhaust getting corroded

front and rear discs showing signs of corrosion

nearside front tyre wall showing signs of cracking

some corrosion rear chassis rails

some play steering rack

Pass 14 May 2010 55,180 miles

small chips offside windscreen

some corrosion front subframe mounting points

Fail 26 Apr 2010 55,164 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

poor image nearside headlamp

small chips offside windscreen

some corrosion front subframe mounting points

Pass 27 Apr 2009 54,601 miles

front discs getting worn

rear discs showing signs of corrosion

some accident damage offside door and side panels

some play front drop links

some play steering rack

Pass 24 Apr 2008 51,569 miles

front subframe rear mounting points showing signs of corrosion

some misalignment offside front spring

some play steering rack

Pass 1 May 2007 48,094 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 XVB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 XVB, 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 XVB registered?

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

Is MK04 XVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK04 XVB shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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