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RE04 WLU

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

108,506 mi
Last recorded108,506 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE04 WLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 108,506 miles

Front and rear suspension components are corroded

Rear under body has corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2025 108,391 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

power steering pipes corroded

underside of vehicle corroded, offside outer sill corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2025 108,364 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside (subframe mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

power steering pipes corroded

underside of vehicle corroded, offside outer sill corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2024 106,943 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 106,918 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

nearside outer sill corroded not within any prescribed area

nearside rear door pillar heavy corroded not within any prescribed area (on limit)

Pass 27 Feb 2023 106,585 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 104,549 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating. (0.1 (b))

Front Wiper smearing slightly.

Front wipers operate when main beam activated.

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

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating. (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 103,642 miles

Front Both sides jacking points corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Worn/lipped/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 both sides perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 97,155 miles

Offside Front DRIVER DOOR CATCHING FRONT WING WHEN OPENING

o emissions

Fail 17 Jul 2019 97,153 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front DRIVER DOOR CATCHING FRONT WING WHEN OPENING

o emissions

Pass 10 Jul 2018 89,588 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 89,588 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 84,453 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 81,695 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 79,666 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Jul 2014 77,372 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 75,891 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 75,890 miles

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 72,251 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 70,720 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 68,011 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 66,029 miles

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

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

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

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

gearbox oil leake

Pass 27 Jun 2008 62,529 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 62,529 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 59,009 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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RE04 WLU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RE04 WLU, 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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RE04 WLU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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