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VU04 LSV

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

176,815 mi
Last recorded176,815 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 LSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 176,815 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 175,045 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2014 164,299 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 4 jacking points corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2013 151,242 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 142,361 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 142,361 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 136,559 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 136,559 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 112,988 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 112,978 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front brake discs slightly worn,front pads approx half worn

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 107,094 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 96,821 miles

oil leak n/s/r

three saets taken out

Pass 18 Jul 2007 75,220 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DISCOLOUR

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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VU04 LSV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VU04 LSV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU04 LSV registered?

VU04 LSV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 July 2004.

Is VU04 LSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU04 LSV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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