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WV04 LFF

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

146,612 mi
Last recorded146,612 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2012 146,612 miles

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

N/s/f wing mirror cracked

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

Roof holed

Some wear on front and rear brake discs

Pass 19 Aug 2011 125,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Oil leak

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

handbrake release damaged

high levle brake light damaged

knock and play in offside steering rack

light underbody surface corrosion

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside sliding door rollers worn

off side mirror damaged

offside rear light lense damaged

offside sliding door dosent open

rear wiper blade damaged

Fail 18 Aug 2011 125,378 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

handbrake release damaged

high levle brake light damaged

knock and play in offside steering rack

light underbody surface corrosion

nearside front brake binding slightly

off side mirror damaged

offside rear light lense damaged

offside sliding door dosent open

offside sliding door rollers worn

rear wiper blade damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2010 103,012 miles

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

handbrake release lever cracked

light oil leak

nearside door mirror glass cracked / offside repaired.

Fail 11 Aug 2010 102,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

handbrake release lever cracked

light oil leak

nearside door mirror glass cracked / offside repaired.

Pass 12 Aug 2009 82,313 miles

both front anti roll bar link arms worn

chips in screen

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre side wall damage

o/s/r light lens cracked

slight damage to n/s/r wheel inner edge

Fail 12 Aug 2009 82,313 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

both front anti roll bar link arms worn

chips in screen

engine oil leak

front pads low

n/s/f tyre side wall damage

o/s/r light lens cracked

rear pads low

slight damage to n/s/r wheel inner edge

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 3 Jun 2008 67,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 67,156 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 56,922 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 56,922 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 LFF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 LFF, 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 LFF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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