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SH04 EJK

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,674 mi
Last recorded151,674 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 EJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 151,674 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 150,855 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 150,853 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 148,194 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 148,193 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Arm Front Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 145,206 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 135,763 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2014 135,763 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 134,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2013 134,989 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SH04 EJK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SH04 EJK, 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 SH04 EJK registered?

SH04 EJK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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