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OV04 LUA

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

112,428 mi
Last recorded112,428 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 LUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 112,428 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 112,428 miles

Emissions not tested tail pipe missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018

Corrosion on body work

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2018

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Off Side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Corrosion on body work

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 100,847 miles

Front Inner roll bar bushes slight play

Front Inner track rod

Front Lower ball joint

Nearside Rear door very rusty on bottom

Fail 5 Jun 2017 100,844 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear door very rusty on bottom

Pass 9 May 2016 98,479 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 95,419 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 95,419 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 7 May 2014 92,820 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 89,143 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 86,287 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 86,287 miles

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 5 May 2011 82,397 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 5 May 2011 82,397 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Apr 2010 78,595 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Apr 2009 75,324 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 71,500 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on

engine management light on

parking brake long travel need adjustment

Pass 18 Apr 2007 98,498 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 58,498 miles

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

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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OV04 LUA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OV04 LUA, 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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OV04 LUA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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