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WV04 LBP

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

234,440 mi
Last recorded234,440 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 LBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2017 234,440 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside rear shock mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both rears (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 224,426 miles

front and rear metal brake pipes corroded, could not see under clips at front

o/s and n/s inner / outer sills corroded

o/s/r lamp damaged

o/s/r tyre worn

rear chassis corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2016 224,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

front and rear metal brake pipes corroded, could not see under clips at front

o/s and n/s inner / outer sills corroded

o/s/r lamp damaged

o/s/r tyre worn

rear chassis corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2015 212,716 miles

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

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

chassis out-rigger corroded

covers fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust has part deteriorated

front and rear chassis corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded, could not see under clips

Fail 12 Mar 2015 212,645 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

chassis out-rigger corroded

covers fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust has part deteriorated

front and rear chassis corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded, could not see under clips

Pass 11 Feb 2014 202,651 miles

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

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

front headlight image only just visable may need a polish or replacing

under vehicle rusty in places

Fail 3 Feb 2014 202,651 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

front headlight image only just visable may need a polish or replacing

under vehicle rusty in places

Pass 9 Jan 2013 188,675 miles

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

under vehicle rusty in places

Fail 8 Jan 2013 188,675 miles

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

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

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

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

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

under vehicle rusty in places

Fail 31 Jan 2012 178,872 miles

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

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

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

handbrake release handle broken but still is fully usable..

Pass 31 Jan 2012 178,872 miles

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

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

handbrake release handle broken but still is fully usable..

Pass 24 Mar 2011 165,933 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 149,448 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 123,907 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 92,420 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 71,627 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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WV04 LBP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WV04 LBP, 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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WV04 LBP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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