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WP04 VJV

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

280,978 mi
Last recorded280,978 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP04 VJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 280,978 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 280,797 miles

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

side bar entrance step loose nearside and offside

Pass 11 Jul 2012 245,023 miles

Play in steering rack

all tyre sidewalls cut but NO cords exposed

Fail 10 Jul 2012 244,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Play in steering rack

all tyre sidewalls cut but NO cords exposed

Pass 4 Jul 2011 224,919 miles

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

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

Slight surface cracking on all brake hoses

Pass 16 Jun 2010 208,882 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 166,920 miles

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

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

Very slight binding on O/S/F brake

Pass 19 Jun 2008 128,116 miles

All brake pads worn.

Pass 20 Jun 2007 89,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 47,300 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

nearside rear indicator bulb faded

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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WP04 VJV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WP04 VJV, 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 WP04 VJV registered?

WP04 VJV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 July 2004.

Is WP04 VJV safe to buy?

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