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VT04 MVN

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,519 mi
Last recorded144,519 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT04 MVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 144,519 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Apr 2016 138,930 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 136,769 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2014 129,194 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 129,194 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 116,250 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 116,205 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 108,007 miles

brake pad warning light on

corrosion o/s/r wheel arch

slight play n/s/f track rod end

traction control light on

Pass 2 Nov 2011 98,939 miles

brake warning light on

eml light on

o/s/f anti roll bar drop link has play

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

srs light on

Fail 2 Nov 2011 98,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake warning light on

eml light on

o/s/f anti roll bar drop link has play

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

srs light on

Pass 24 Sep 2010 92,537 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 92,537 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 78,476 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 61,919 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 61,898 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 50,670 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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VT04 MVN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black 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 VT04 MVN, 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 VT04 MVN registered?

VT04 MVN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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