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NJ04 XFB

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

174,033 mi
Last recorded174,033 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ04 XFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 174,033 miles

Body not fully secure rear wheel arches (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 174,023 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body not fully secure rear wheel arches (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 151,924 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 151,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 123,316 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 113,427 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 112,070 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 109,550 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 105,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 99,290 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 92,932 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 85,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 85,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 76,862 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 60,296 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 30,685 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 XFB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XFB, 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 XFB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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