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WV04 XHL

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

231,045 mi
Last recorded231,045 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 231,045 miles

All direction indicators slighty discolored

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under-body corrosion in areas but out of zone for fail

Fail 4 Feb 2020 231,038 miles

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

All direction indicators slighty discolored

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

under-body corrosion in areas but out of zone for fail

Pass 2 Feb 2019 219,076 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 218,909 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion key areas

Pass 1 Feb 2018 202,015 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 201,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sills (marked) (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sills (marked) (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded underside (marked) (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 188,766 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 170,343 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 152,384 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 140,594 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 132,596 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 132,596 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 125,354 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 109,594 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 88,700 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 88,551 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 69,032 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 37,025 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 XHL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XHL, 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 XHL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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