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WK04 XSL

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

281,603 mi
Last recorded281,603 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK04 XSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 281,603 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust mount split

Fail 18 Feb 2016 280,861 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie to sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie to sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion under bonnet. (6.1.B.2)

Brake pad warning light on.

Brake pedal anti slip showing signs of wear.

Clutch pedal anti slip showing signs of wear.

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

Nearside Front inner rack had play.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 263,655 miles

Brake pedal anti slip showing signs of wear.

Clutch pedal anti slip showing signs of wear.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge.

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 245,019 miles

Brake pedal anti slip showing signs of wear

Clutch pedal anti slip showing signs of wear

Front wiper blades smeary.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside front rack end has play.

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 245,019 miles

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

Brake pedal anti slip showing signs of wear

Clutch pedal anti slip showing signs of wear

Front wiper blades smeary.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside front rack end has play.

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 224,085 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pedal anti slip showing signs of wear.

Clutch pedal anti slip showing signs of wear.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2013 224,085 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pedal anti slip showing signs of wear.

Clutch pedal anti slip showing signs of wear.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2012 206,102 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 206,093 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

bonnet release cable broken

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 12 Feb 2011 182,340 miles

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

Nearside rear brake discs scored

Offside rear brake disc scored

Fail 12 Feb 2011 182,340 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside rear brake discs scored

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake disc scored

Fail 12 Feb 2010 158,559 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 158,559 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 134,963 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 22 Feb 2008 109,854 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 109,854 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 82,936 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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WK04 XSL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 WK04 XSL, 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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WK04 XSL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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