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SO04 JWA

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,363 mi
Last recorded121,363 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 JWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 121,363 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 115,408 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2013 115,408 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 103,126 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 89,285 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 143,691 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 79,790 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 66,647 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 50,223 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 50,218 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

brake warning light staying on

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 JWA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JWA, 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 JWA registered?

SO04 JWA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 May 2004.

Is SO04 JWA safe to buy?

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