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MW04 MPU

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

163,488 mi
Last recorded163,488 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW04 MPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 163,488 miles

Both front anti-roll bar links are worn

Both rear inner sills are corroded

Centre propshaft (rear) bearing worn

The first 3 propshaft universal joints are worn

Pass 20 Mar 2016 138,616 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres getting low on tread

Fail 13 Mar 2016 137,832 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 2 Apr 2015 123,461 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 120,576 miles

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2014 120,576 miles

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

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

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 116,310 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 108,319 miles

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

os headlight got bit of water in

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2011 89,635 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 74,378 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 65,179 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 65,179 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 52,917 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 52,911 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 42,320 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 42,320 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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MW04 MPU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MW04 MPU, 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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MW04 MPU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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