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SG04 XAX

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

144,600 mi
Last recorded144,600 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG04 XAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 144,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 144,590 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 127,808 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

slight body corrosion

Pass 22 May 2017 114,485 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 May 2016 102,993 miles

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

Front middle seat belt not tested child seat fitted

Fail 7 May 2016 102,930 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill rusted through (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under bonnet (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear seat belt not tested child seat fitted

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 96,692 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 96,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 88,474 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 23 Apr 2014 88,474 miles

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

brake wear warning lamp on

Pass 25 Apr 2013 81,211 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 81,211 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 73,706 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 73,706 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake disc inner faces worn to minimum

Pass 15 Apr 2011 64,912 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 64,912 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

drivers door mirror cracked-not seriously restricting rear view

Pass 22 Apr 2010 57,112 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 57,109 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 48,597 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 40,905 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 33,816 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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SG04 XAX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SG04 XAX, 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 SG04 XAX registered?

SG04 XAX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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