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N300 PVC

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,797 mi
Last recorded138,797 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN300 PVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 138,797 miles

Front both headlight light output and beam pattern poor

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

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet at abs valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both rear arches corroded

Rear rear door corroded and release handle inop

bonnet release handle inop

Fail 11 Jun 2018 138,797 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front both headlight light output and beam pattern poor

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

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet at abs valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both rear arches corroded

Rear rear door corroded and release handle inop

bonnet release handle inop

Pass 12 Jul 2017 131,915 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 131,900 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 124,294 miles

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

Rear brake backing plate corroded and incomplete

Pass 7 Aug 2015 119,310 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

bonnet safety catch siezed

Fail 6 Aug 2015 119,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Front jacking point area corroded

Nearside centre out rigger corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

bonnet safety catch siezed

Pass 8 Aug 2014 112,180 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 101,278 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 101,278 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 89,441 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 78,499 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 78,495 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 69,387 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 60,017 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 60,017 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 49,789 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 41,898 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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N300 PVC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N300 PVC, 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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N300 PVC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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