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NG04 UPS

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

218,231 mi
Last recorded218,231 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG04 UPS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 218,231 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake warning lamp lit

Fail 30 May 2018 218,231 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake warning lamp lit

Pass 11 May 2017 199,751 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 199,751 miles

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

Offside Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 14 May 2016 187,368 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 187,368 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 166,445 miles

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

both inner sills have corrosion

brake pedal spongey

n/s front inner cill been welded to a low standard

neareside front tyre tread getting low

o/s rear inner cill has been welded to low standard

offside front tyre inner edge starting to get low

Fail 14 May 2015 166,421 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

both inner sills have corrosion

brake pedal spongey

neareside front tyre tread getting low

offside front tyre inner edge starting to get low

Pass 10 Jan 2015 162,407 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake balance getting near limit

n/s front brake hose perishing

n/s front tyre tread worn and getting low and has screw in it

n/s rear tyre worn on outter edge

n/s rear wheel rim buckled/damaged

o/s and n/s headlamp lenses deteriating and starting to effect beam image

o/s front inner cill has been welded to a low standard

o/s front tyre tread bald on inner edge, but no cords exposed

o/s front tyre tread has deep cut, but no cords exposed

Fail 5 Jan 2015 162,392 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)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake balance getting near limit

n/s front brake hose perishing

n/s front tyre tread worn and getting low and has screw in it

n/s rear tyre worn on outter edge

n/s rear wheel rim buckled/damaged

o/s and n/s headlamp lenses deteriating and starting to effect beam image

o/s front inner cill has been welded to a low standard

o/s front tyre tread bald on inner edge, but no cords exposed

o/s front tyre tread has deep cut, but no cords exposed

Pass 5 Jul 2014 154,067 miles

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

nearside and offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

nearside front inner sill coroded

offside front inner sill badly corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2014 147,945 miles

o/s front track rod end has some movement

o/s rear tyre tread near limit

parking brake travel, but only just has a reserve

Pass 6 Jul 2013 141,083 miles

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

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

bothside inner sills slightly corroded

wiper blades split ends

Fail 5 Jul 2013 140,975 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

bothside inner sills slightly corroded

wiper blades split ends

Pass 2 Jan 2013 139,674 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 129,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Jul 2012 129,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Apr 2012 125,537 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 107,716 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2011 107,716 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 99,224 miles

front number plate cracked

nsr osr tyres sidewall deteration

Fail 1 Mar 2010 99,196 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

nsr osr tyres sidewall deteration

Pass 2 Mar 2009 82,791 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 68,847 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 68,847 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 60,040 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 60,040 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside 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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NG04 UPS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 NG04 UPS, 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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NG04 UPS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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