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SO04 DXS

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,395 mi
Last recorded85,395 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 DXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 85,395 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2017 80,574 miles

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

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

inner and outer sills corroded, doors and wheel arches corroded

Pass 25 May 2016 75,209 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 69,550 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both outer sills corroded

nearside front tyre has a nail in the sidewall

passenger seats removed

Fail 18 Mar 2015 69,549 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both outer sills corroded

nearside front tyre has a nail in the sidewall

Fail 16 Mar 2015 69,508 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

offside rear light lens cracked

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2013 63,397 miles

anti roll bar D bushes worn at front bar

Pass 9 Nov 2012 59,543 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 55,324 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2010 49,257 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 49,257 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 44,156 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 44,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2008 39,051 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 May 2008 39,051 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 34,978 miles

dash warning light on [ brake ]?,

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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SO04 DXS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SO04 DXS, 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 SO04 DXS registered?

SO04 DXS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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