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WU04 XHV

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Multi-colour Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

250,408 mi
Last recorded250,408 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU04 XHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 250,408 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses perished

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 250,408 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected bottom of coil spring missing spring came off of it seat Dangerous (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front brake flexi hoses perished

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 243,445 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both sills corroded

extensive general under body corrosion

rear bumper damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2016 234,282 miles

both front and rear inner sills slightly coroded

crack in windscreen, not affecting drivers view of the road

front floor/chassis corroded/repaired

rear exhaust pipe corroded/cracked. Repaired with temporary exhaust tape

steering column ujs have slight play

Pass 25 Jul 2015 228,725 miles

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front sills corroded around jack pad

Pass 31 May 2014 218,862 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 21,130 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 199,202 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2011 185,177 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2011 185,177 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 174,862 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 174,862 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 166,291 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 166,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front disc pads low.

Intercooler pipe not secure.

Pass 28 Feb 2008 142,706 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 142,706 miles

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

Driver side parking brake effort low.Parking brake has very little reserve travel.

Front brake disc pads lining thickness low.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Passenger side rear tyre, tread depth low on outer edge.

Rear brake discs worn slightly thin.

Pass 9 Mar 2007 112,459 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 112,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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 XHV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Multi-colour with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XHV, 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 XHV registered?

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

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