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V17 OCH

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,743 mi
Last recorded171,743 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV17 OCH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 171,743 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 171,743 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 99,762 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 99,762 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 88,066 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 88,066 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 77,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 77,313 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 66,943 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 58,298 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 58,298 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 48,812 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 42,153 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 42,153 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 38,762 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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V17 OCH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 V17 OCH, 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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V17 OCH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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