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NM04 LXW

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,362 mi
Last recorded165,362 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM04 LXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 165,362 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 159,868 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear tail pipe corroded and peppered. (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear floors and chassis members corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 155,311 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 155,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower suspension arm. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower suspension arm. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Reversing lamps not working.

Pass 31 Oct 2017 150,874 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Outer Body has slight corrosion sills ...both...n/s & o/s...scabby (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion croosmember (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 150,815 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both ..n/s & o/s (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both...n/s & o/s ....no pattern...misty (1.7.5a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outriggers & inner sil (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outriggers & inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both...n/s & o/s (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working both...n/s & o/s (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Outer Body has slight corrosion sills ...both...n/s & o/s...scabby (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion croosmember (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 145,595 miles

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

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

heavy surface underbody corrosion

off side rear wheel arch taped

Fail 26 Oct 2016 145,595 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

heavy surface underbody corrosion

off side rear wheel arch taped

Pass 24 Sep 2015 136,802 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 136,795 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

tcs light on

Pass 22 Sep 2014 125,582 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 111,780 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 11,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 101,203 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 88,549 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

f/ discs wearing

Pass 24 Aug 2011 88,549 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

f/ discs wearing

Pass 18 Aug 2010 78,512 miles

f/ discs wearing

Pass 4 Aug 2009 66,778 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 54,198 miles

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

pads getting low

Fail 6 Aug 2008 54,122 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

pads getting low

Pass 8 Aug 2007 41,077 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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NM04 LXW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NM04 LXW, 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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NM04 LXW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 August 2004.

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