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MK04 XVC

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

230,434 mi
Last recorded230,434 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 XVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 230,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside steel brake pipes showing light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

O/S/F Door Check strap broken

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all u underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 230,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside steel brake pipes showing light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

O/S/F Door Check strap broken

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all u underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 222,239 miles

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Oct 2016 216,743 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Oct 2016 216,743 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings next to trailing arm mountain (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings next to trailing arm mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 208,511 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 202,852 miles

general surface corosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Sep 2013 198,899 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 176,398 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in anti-roll bar beshes

Fail 14 Mar 2012 176,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in anti-roll bar beshes

Pass 17 Sep 2010 157,373 miles

both front brake discs worn

condensation in both front indicators

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

light switch panel loose

n/s/r tyre worn to 2.5mm

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r brake binding slightly

slight corrosion n/s/r brake discs

slight corrosion on brake pipes at abs pump

slight judder n/s/f brake

slight play front o/s anti-roll bar bush

Fail 16 Sep 2010 157,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight judder n/s/f brake

both front brake discs worn

condensation in both front indicators

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

light switch panel loose

n/s/r tyre worn to 2.5mm

n/s/r tyre worn to 2.5mm

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r brake binding slightly

slight corrosion n/s/r brake discs

slight corrosion on brake pipes at abs pump

slight play front o/s anti-roll bar bush

Pass 8 Sep 2009 139,930 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 139,930 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 107,938 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 107,938 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 81,018 miles

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

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 XVC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XVC, 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 XVC registered?

MK04 XVC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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