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WV04 LHW

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

56,703 mi
Last recorded56,703 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 LHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 56,703 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 56,700 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 54,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 54,217 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 51,762 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 49,869 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides of front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2021 48,859 miles

Both outer sills are becoming corroded.

Fail 18 Feb 2021 48,859 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Main silencer and tailpipe are corroded and split. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both outer sills are becoming corroded.

Pass 14 Feb 2020 47,770 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 46,066 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 44,460 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 41,969 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 37,892 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 35,529 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 31,432 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 27,764 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 26,020 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 24,706 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 24,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 22,329 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 19,253 miles

slight travel parking brake

Pass 13 Feb 2008 16,352 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 12,376 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 12,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 LHW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LHW, 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 LHW registered?

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

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