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WV04 LHY

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

258,437 mi
Last recorded258,437 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2020 258,437 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s front and rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 235,441 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 236,440 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s/f and n/s/f (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 226,749 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced ns+os (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 224,427 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 218,065 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 209,682 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 209,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 199,184 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 189,158 miles

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 20 Apr 2013 189,031 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 178,512 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 162,172 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 162,172 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 142,004 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 142,004 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 115,144 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 93,274 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 93,274 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 70,813 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2007 70,277 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 LHY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LHY, 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 LHY registered?

WV04 LHY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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