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NJ04 XEY

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

117,860 mi
Last recorded117,860 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ04 XEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 117,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 117,860 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired arm front mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 109,679 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear wheel arch advise covering rusted area

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip centre bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear brake back plates deteriorated

Fail 29 Nov 2024 109,600 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe incomplete (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamp lens in poor condition require cleaning (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger around subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe split (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear wheel arch advise covering rusted area

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip centre bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear brake back plates deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2023 103,515 miles

knock from front of vehicle

under side of vehicle under sealed

Fail 12 Dec 2023 103,496 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

knock from front of vehicle

under side of vehicle under sealed

Pass 8 Dec 2022 96,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both ferrule covers swollen (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 96,572 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing to chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside headlamp loose but not insecure - Affecting beam pattern

Offside rear parking brake weak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both ferrule covers swollen (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 89,819 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 89,819 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security subframe rear mount and outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security subframe both mounts and outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 85,050 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTRIGGER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTRIGGER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 85,044 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTRIGGER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTRIGGER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 79,035 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 74,626 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 74,626 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 70,173 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 68,952 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 68,952 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 65,404 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 63,083 miles

Both side front brake binding

Condensation in nearside headlamp unit

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear seat belts slow to retract

Fail 7 Apr 2014 63,072 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both side front brake binding

Condensation in nearside headlamp unit

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear seat belts slow to retract

Pass 17 Apr 2013 61,114 miles

Centre and rear exhaust joint clamps corroding

Nearside headlamp dip beam image deteriorating and condensation behind lens

Pass 12 Apr 2012 58,545 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Apr 2011 56,016 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 53,244 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 50,468 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 50,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 47,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear wheel rim damaged

Fail 14 Apr 2008 47,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear wheel rim damaged

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 43,579 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 43,574 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2007 43,387 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Spare tyre defective

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 XEY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 XEY, 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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NJ04 XEY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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