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VA04 UPB

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,910 mi
Last recorded134,910 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 UPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 134,910 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 134,890 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 130,770 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 121,668 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2012 121,655 miles

Nearside Front 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 Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 113,569 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 110,953 miles

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

wear in nearside front track rod ,unable to fully asess due to enclosed by gaiter

Fail 14 Jun 2010 110,949 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

both front wipers slightly deteriorated

wear in nearside front track rod ,unable to fully asess due to enclosed by gaiter

Pass 29 May 2009 99,595 miles

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

play in n/s steering rack

Fail 28 May 2009 99,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

play in n/s steering rack

Pass 9 Jul 2008 81,411 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 81,411 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 113,382 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2007 113,382 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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VA04 UPB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VA04 UPB, 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 VA04 UPB registered?

VA04 UPB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 July 2004.

Is VA04 UPB safe to buy?

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