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WV04 LHZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,301 mi
Last recorded138,301 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 138,301 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 138,092 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 137,929 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle sill inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 133,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

some tarnishing of offside and nearside headlamp lenses

Fail 29 Oct 2019 133,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

some tarnishing of offside and nearside headlamp lenses

Pass 4 Jan 2019 128,674 miles

Front Brake hoses deteriated age perished

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both have slight clouding (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Mirror slightly damaged

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded near rear wheel arch

Oil leak

Small stone chips windscreen

small patches of corrosion in places underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Jan 2018 124,324 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2017 120,528 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 116,176 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 4 Jan 2016 116,176 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Mar 2015 108,982 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 100,253 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

both front tyres outer edges have low tread (possible tracking fault)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 100,253 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

both front tyres outer edges have low tread (possible tracking fault)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 99,398 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

damage to nearside door mirror

Fail 26 Mar 2013 99,398 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

damage to nearside door mirror

Pass 19 May 2011 80,280 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 68,701 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2010 68,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 55,405 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 11 Apr 2008 44,239 miles

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 33,393 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edges.

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 LHZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LHZ, 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 LHZ registered?

WV04 LHZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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