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OV04 VWA

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,770 mi
Last recorded117,770 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 VWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2010 117,770 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 117,770 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 100,363 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 May 2008 93,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Wing Mirror Incorrect Glass Fitted

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

Offside Rear Light Lens Repaired with Tape

Rear Registration PLate starting to Deterioate

Wheel Nuts not checked Caps fitted

Fail 6 May 2008 93,265 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Wing Mirror Incorrect Glass Fitted

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

Rear Registration PLate starting to Deterioate

Wheel Nuts not checked Caps fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2007 62,866 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 62,866 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in front tyre

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 VWA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OV04 VWA, 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 OV04 VWA registered?

OV04 VWA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 May 2004.

Is OV04 VWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV04 VWA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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