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WN04 LZU

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

177,482 mi
Last recorded177,482 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN04 LZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 177,482 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 177,482 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 103,058 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 17 Oct 2017 103,025 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 2 Jul 2016 96,532 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 96,532 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 91,492 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 91,441 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 83,999 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 83,999 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 80,929 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 77,459 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 77,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 108,088 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 107,438 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 53,174 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 47,766 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 40,188 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 40,188 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 30,953 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 30,895 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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WN04 LZU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WN04 LZU, 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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WN04 LZU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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