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WV04 LFH

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,385 mi
Last recorded145,385 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 145,385 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 132,007 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 122,599 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion to both outer sills

general corrosion to underside of vehicle not excessive at present

Fail 12 Oct 2016 122,597 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion to both outer sills

general corrosion to underside of vehicle not excessive at present

Pass 30 Sep 2015 109,461 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

corrosion to both outer sills not excessive at present

general corrosion to underside of vehicle not excessive at present

Fail 29 Sep 2015 109,459 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

corrosion to both outer sills not excessive at present

general corrosion to underside of vehicle not excessive at present

Pass 11 Sep 2014 103,296 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 103,296 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 98,636 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre deteriorated

Fail 16 Dec 2013 98,636 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre deteriorated

Pass 17 Dec 2012 92,974 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 15 Dec 2012 92,974 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

centre exhaust joint insecure

Pass 19 Dec 2011 85,251 miles

exhaust centre clamp insecure

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

Fail 15 Dec 2011 85,251 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

exhaust centre clamp insecure

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 77,711 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 6 Oct 2010 77,693 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Jun 2009 67,819 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 62,099 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 30 May 2008 62,093 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 26,330 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 LFH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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