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WV04 LFE

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

147,316 mi
Last recorded147,316 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 LFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 147,316 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2017 131,614 miles

Exhaust emits Slightly smoke

Fresh paint Noticed on mechanical components

Parking brake efficiency just met the requirement, it needs service.

Service Brake Efficiency only just met.

front wiper smearing

Fail 13 May 2017 131,614 miles

Exhaust emits Slightly smoke

Fresh paint Noticed on mechanical components

Parking brake efficiency just met the requirement, it needs service.

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service Brake Efficiency only just met.

front wiper smearing

Fail 19 Dec 2016 131,493 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 655,012 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 65,500 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 59,900 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015

under arches plastic covers

Fail 15 Oct 2015

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out riggers x2 (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out riggers x2 (2.4.A.3)

under arches plastic covers

Pass 4 Dec 2012 133,248 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 109,400 miles

nearside headlamp damp

washers leaking fluid

Pass 4 May 2011 106,987 miles

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

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

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

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

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

park brake travel just within requirements

slight play in o/s steering/suspension components

Fail 4 May 2011 106,985 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

park brake travel just within requirements

slight play in o/s steering/suspension components

Pass 5 May 2010 96,482 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 96,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 82,588 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 74,282 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 69,728 miles

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

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 LFE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue 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 WV04 LFE, 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 LFE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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