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RE04 XPN

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

208,367 mi
Last recorded208,367 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 208,367 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 208,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 204,856 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 201,403 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 198,167 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 194,267 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 187,280 miles

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

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

offside front tyre close to limit,worn on edges and in poor condition

Fail 24 Apr 2014 187,280 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre close to limit,worn on edges and in poor condition

Pass 25 Apr 2013 177,723 miles

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

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

both rear tyres close to limit and perished

Pass 28 Apr 2012 167,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 160,431 miles

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 9 Apr 2010 136,038 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 136,038 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 111,766 miles

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

both front tyers worn on outer edges and outer side wall

rear no plate in poor condition

Fail 2 Apr 2009 111,712 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front tyers worn on outer edges and outer side wall

rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 7 Apr 2008 87,212 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 66,292 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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 XPN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XPN, 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 RE04 XPN registered?

RE04 XPN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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