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WV04 LHU

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,806 mi
Last recorded131,806 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 LHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2012 131,806 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 131,804 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 May 2011 120,241 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2011 120,241 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 95,165 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 88,907 miles

Brake pad wear warning lamp on

Engine management light on

Engine oil level below minimum

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

Handbrake travel long

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

Nearside front tyre void of tread on outer edge

Nearside loading door stiff to operate

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

Spare wheel loose in carrier

Fail 4 Mar 2009 88,907 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pad wear warning lamp on

Engine management light on

Engine oil level below minimum

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Handbrake travel long

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

Nearside front tyre void of tread on outer edge

Nearside loading door stiff to operate

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

Spare wheel loose in carrier

Pass 13 Mar 2008 62,807 miles

Engine management light on

Rear brake pads 85% worn

off side rear indicator lens cracked

Fail 29 Feb 2008 62,002 miles

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

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

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Engine oil level below minimum

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

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

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

o/s/r indicator starting to show white light

rear brake pads 80% worn

Pass 2 Mar 2007 51,657 miles

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

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

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 LHU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 LHU, 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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What year was WV04 LHU registered?

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

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