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SC04 XOT

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

173,935 mi
Last recorded173,935 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC04 XOT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 173,935 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 154,906 miles

Slow puncture - n/s/r tyre.

Fail 15 Jan 2013 154,899 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slow puncture - n/s/r tyre.

Pass 22 Dec 2011 136,045 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 136,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 11 Jan 2011 109,520 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 109,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 81,214 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2009 81,134 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 65,680 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 65,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 60,969 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 57,904 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 57,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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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SC04 XOT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 SC04 XOT, 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 SC04 XOT registered?

SC04 XOT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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