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WV04 LFB

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

191,932 mi
Last recorded191,932 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 LFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 191,932 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front brake hoses perished

chassis heavily corroded

exhaust corroded and slight blow

fuel pipes damp

inner chassis corroded under bonnet

under body corroded

windscreen stone chip

Fail 8 Dec 2018 191,766 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside out rigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside out rigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner door step/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner door step /inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front brake hoses perished

chassis heavily corroded

exhaust corroded and slight blow

fuel pipes damp

inner chassis corroded under bonnet

under body corroded

windscreen stone chip

Pass 22 Dec 2017 176,489 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Sill corroded

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s - n/s (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s - o/s (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear seats full of tools that not allowed full inspection

different size tyres fitted front & rear

ns inner sill corroded &holed

Fail 16 Dec 2017 176,474 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Water inside (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever missing (3.1.3a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Side repeater incorrect colour All indicators wrong colour Front - rear - side x6 (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Sill corroded

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s - n/s (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s - o/s (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear seats full of tools that not allowed full inspection

Pass 17 Dec 2016 161,906 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater indicator bulb going white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb going white in colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater indicator bulb going white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately leather strap fitted to broken parking brake release handle but releases parking brake satisfactorily (3.1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 161,903 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member excessively corroded by tow bar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater indicator bulb going white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb going white in colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater indicator bulb going white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately leather strap fitted to broken parking brake release handle but releases parking brake satisfactorily (3.1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 128,713 miles

Centre Body has slight corrosion general corrosion under vehicle (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 121,778 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 108,466 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 82,799 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 67,485 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 57,805 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Oct 2009 57,775 miles

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2008 48,077 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 38,135 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 LFB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 WV04 LFB, 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 LFB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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