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MT04 XWH

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

135,000 mi
Last recorded135,000 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 XWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 135,000 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Underbody corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2022 134,933 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and wearing on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and wearing on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Jan 2022 134,919 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill corroded to the point holes are forming. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake insecure Backing plate (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill corroded to the point holes are forming. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Both sides, though more on o/s (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear arches holes,cracked and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and wearing on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and wearing on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2021 129,633 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 126,448 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image only just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

multiple areas of heavy surface corrosion to underside.

Fail 19 Nov 2019 126,448 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section of exhaust after cat. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image only just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

multiple areas of heavy surface corrosion to underside.

Pass 29 Nov 2018 117,406 miles

Offside Rear wheel rim damaged, tyre still seated correctly

Fail 19 Nov 2018 116,991 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front of chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel rim damaged, tyre still seated correctly

Pass 10 Nov 2017 103,888 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has deep cut in outer sidewall but not to cords

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill area (6.1.B.2)

center exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2017 103,888 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked or pump? (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has deep cut in outer sidewall but not to cords

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill area (6.1.B.2)

center exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2016 93,313 miles

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

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

under body covered in under seal

Fail 16 Oct 2015 93,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion side loading door (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nesrside and offside chassis out riggers badley corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 27 Nov 2014 92,590 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 92,590 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 90,715 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 90,715 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 87,540 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 83,219 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 83,219 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 78,583 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 78,583 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 73,659 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 65,632 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 May 2008 63,632 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2007 59,761 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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MT04 XWH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 MT04 XWH, 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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MT04 XWH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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