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SG04 XET

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

110,768 mi
Last recorded110,768 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG04 XET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 110,768 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

drivers door corroded/holes

offside and nearside inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2022 110,730 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

drivers door corroded/holes

offside and nearside inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2020 110,380 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion in both rear sills

park brake travel low

Pass 30 May 2019 108,742 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside park brake effort low

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

park brake travel low. needs attention asap

Fail 30 May 2019 108,742 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside park brake effort low

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

park brake travel low. needs attention asap

Pass 30 May 2018 106,615 miles

Front windscreen damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

body sills corroded & holed

park brake travel low

unable to fully check pass.seatbelts due to load

Fail 29 May 2018 106,612 miles

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

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

Front windscreen damaged

body sills corroded & holed

park brake travel low

unable to fully check pass.seatbelts due to load

Pass 16 Jan 2017 103,127 miles

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

Front Lower windscreen cracked

Offside Rear indicator faded

Oil leak major ()

Rear Lower coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

park brake travel very low

Pass 14 Nov 2015 101,358 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 99,635 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front screen damaged

rear tailpipe holed

Fail 1 Dec 2014 99,629 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front screen damaged

rear tailpipe holed

Pass 7 Nov 2013 94,477 miles

front lower w/screen damaged

n/s wiper blade split

rear tailpipe holed

unable to check n/s/f seatbelts & stalks due to load

Fail 7 Nov 2013 94,477 miles

Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front lower w/screen damaged

n/s wiper blade split

rear tailpipe holed

unable to check n/s/f seatbelts & stalks due to load

Pass 5 Nov 2012 87,264 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust tailpipe holed & corroded

front lower screen cracked

Pass 17 Nov 2011 82,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge slightly

Pass 18 Nov 2010 74,586 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake travel on limit

Pass 19 Nov 2009 66,326 miles

handbrake travel needs attention

Pass 5 Nov 2008 60,124 miles

hand brake on last adjustment

n/s/r tyre worn

w.blades split

Pass 8 May 2007 43,926 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 XET is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SG04 XET, 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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SG04 XET is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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