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WU04 XGZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

115,744 mi
Last recorded115,744 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU04 XGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2015 115,744 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

headlights poor

Pass 10 Nov 2014

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

advise drivers door window not working

advise nearside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 20 Oct 2014

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise drivers side window not working

advise exhaust system deteriorated

advise nearside front tyre becoming worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Oct 2013 87,259 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 83,967 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 83,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 79,283 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 78,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 70,841 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 70,841 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 56,647 miles

offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Jan 2007 41,323 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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WU04 XGZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WU04 XGZ, 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 WU04 XGZ registered?

WU04 XGZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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