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NJ04 XDH

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

108,081 mi
Last recorded108,081 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ04 XDH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 108,081 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion present on most componants strongly advise a good wire brush up and wax oil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 99,638 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine bay has been undersealed

Fail 21 Sep 2017 99,588 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Aug 2016 98,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 98,504 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 94,207 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 94,205 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 91,175 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 91,175 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 85,473 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 79,378 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 79,378 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 79,378 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 73,437 miles

front brake discs slight worn

front brake pads slight worn

o/s and n/s front suspension top mounting bearing worn

rear brake discs slight worn

Fail 9 Feb 2011

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

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

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

front brake discs slight worn

front brake pads slight worn

o/s and n/s front suspension top mounting bearing worn

rear brake discs slight worn

Pass 15 Feb 2010 64,597 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 64,597 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2010 64,597 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 56,813 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 56,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 47,332 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 36,368 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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NJ04 XDH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 XDH, 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 XDH registered?

NJ04 XDH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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