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NJ04 XCH

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,049 mi
Last recorded159,049 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ04 XCH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 159,049 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 25 May 2018 154,338 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 154,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill wishbone mountain point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 147,437 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 144,473 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

corrosion in prescribed areas not holed as yet

Fail 12 Jan 2016 144,473 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

corrosion in prescribed areas not holed as yet

Pass 3 Nov 2014 139,959 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 137,306 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 137,306 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 127,874 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 120,741 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 112,893 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 112,891 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 109,135 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 96,318 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 96,318 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 81,982 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 81,982 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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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NJ04 XCH 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 NJ04 XCH, 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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What year was NJ04 XCH registered?

NJ04 XCH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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The MOT history for NJ04 XCH shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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