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SV04 XHL

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,273 mi
Last recorded123,273 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV04 XHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 123,273 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 116,745 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 116,741 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 108,023 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 100,723 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 91,359 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 83,158 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded.

engine & under covers.

Fail 10 Jan 2020 83,099 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded.

engine & under covers.

Pass 31 Jan 2019 78,954 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers

Fail 24 Jan 2019 78,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers

Pass 11 Jan 2018 76,220 miles

Offside Front jacking point slightly corroded.

engine & under covers fitted.

Fail 11 Jan 2018 76,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front jacking point slightly corroded.

engine & under covers fitted.

Pass 2 Feb 2017 72,126 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 72,126 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 67,175 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2016 67,175 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 63,644 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2015 63,634 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 57,420 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 57,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 55,142 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 55,142 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 49,629 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 49,629 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 45,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 45,592 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 41,192 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 41,192 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 37,400 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 30,588 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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SV04 XHL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 SV04 XHL, 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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SV04 XHL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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