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WV04 XJA

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Maroon Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,689 mi
Last recorded173,689 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 XJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2017 173,689 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember/rear panel (6.6.6)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front tyre worn off on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

both front inner sills excessively corroded over 12" away from prescribed areas

corrosion in offside rear wheel arch

front discs worn,advise renewing asap,condition of pads unknown

objects in swept area of windscreen (removed at time of test)

rear shocks very weak,advise renewing asap

tinted side windows

Pass 29 Mar 2016 158,093 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.4.G.4e)

corrosion in offside rear brake pipe,advise renewing asap

corrosion in rear panel near to tow bar

excessive corrosion in inner sills away from prescribed areas

front and rear shocks very weak (vehicle loaded!)-advise renewing

front discs worn

headlamp patterns weak

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

play in inner steering rack joints

play in nearside front,lower ball joint,advise renewing asap

steel wheel fitted at offside rear

tinted side glass!

Fail 17 Mar 2016 157,753 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre/rear (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Vehicle Identification Number incomplete (6.3.5a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.4.G.4e)

corrosion in offside rear brake pipe,advise renewing asap

corrosion in rear panel near to tow bar

excessive corrosion in inner sills away from prescribed areas

front and rear shocks very weak (vehicle loaded!)-advise renewing

front discs worn

headlamp patterns weak

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

play in inner steering rack joints

play in nearside front,lower ball joint,advise renewing asap

steel wheel fitted at offside rear

tinted side glass!

Pass 28 Mar 2015 142,857 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front bearings not checked

Fail 27 Mar 2015 142,857 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front bearings not checked

Pass 19 Mar 2014 129,214 miles

Exhaust tail pipe in poor condition.

Only retested by C.HARDING original test done by D.PAXTON-WHITE.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2014 128,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Bulb failure indicator lamp illuminated.

Exhaust tail pipe in poor condition.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 116,663 miles

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

nearside front outer tyre wall cut ( no cords exposed )

Pass 30 Mar 2012 107,483 miles

airbag light on

front and rear brake discs worn

wipers not clearing screen very well

Pass 28 Apr 2011 95,465 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Front brake hoses slightly deteriorated.

Rear exhaust section corroded and blowing slightly.

SRS warning lamp on.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 11 May 2010 89,225 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 73,681 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 64,259 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 54,975 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 XJA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Maroon with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 XJA, 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 XJA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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