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P12 OLD

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

153,924 mi
Last recorded153,924 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 OLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 153,924 miles

SURFACE CORROSION ON ALL CHASSIS + EXTENSIVE WELDING REPAIRS

Pass 9 Jun 2025 147,782 miles

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

VEHICLE HAS HAD EXTENSIVE WELDING REPAIRS AND UNDERSEALED

Fail 9 Jun 2025 147,782 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

VEHICLE HAS HAD EXTENSIVE WELDING REPAIRS AND UNDERSEALED

Pass 22 Nov 2021 147,457 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 147,076 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 145,082 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 145,073 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spring support plate box section excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jack point excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spring support plate box section excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 142,371 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel injector leaking exhaust gas

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 142,370 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel injector leaking exhaust gas

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 137,930 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 134,770 miles

both outriggers corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 5 Sep 2015 131,697 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 128,356 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 128,356 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 124,973 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 184,461 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust tail pipe is missing,exhaust still supported

Pass 2 Apr 2012 184,461 miles

exhaust tail pipe is missing,exhaust still supported

Pass 29 Mar 2011 99,049 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 23 Mar 2010 85,290 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 79,517 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 65,314 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 51,040 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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P12 OLD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P12 OLD, 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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P12 OLD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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