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MW04 MZY

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

368,507 mi
Last recorded368,507 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW04 MZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 368,507 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 368,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 350,512 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 350,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure Roll bar bush (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 339,019 miles

Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 339,019 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement roll bar mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 309,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Rear diff has slight oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2013 295,716 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 294,253 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 294,253 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 292,558 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 292,558 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake discs rusty

Pass 19 Sep 2008 269,717 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 269,707 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

possible pin hole to offside steering rack boot - fluid loss

Pass 5 Sep 2007 229,285 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 229,037 miles

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

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 MZY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MW04 MZY, 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 MZY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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