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WV04 XJJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

218,395 mi
Last recorded218,395 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 218,395 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 217,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering Lower Arm Mounting (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 208,880 miles

Covers in engine bay obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 208,880 miles

Covers in engine bay obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 188,884 miles

Covers in engine bay obscuring some components

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner sill/chassis leg corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner sill/chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 171,230 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

possible injector leak, some exhaust smoke nr injectors.

Pass 2 Oct 2013 154,364 miles

BOTH REAR INNER C.V GAITERS STARTING TO PERISH

ENGINE OIL LEAK

N/S FRONT BRAKE HOSE DAMP BUT NO VISUAL LEAKS

N/S REAR TYRE TREAD LOW

REAR DIFF OIL LEAK

Fail 1 Oct 2013 154,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

BOTH REAR INNER C.V GAITERS STARTING TO PERISH

ENGINE OIL LEAK

N/S FRONT BRAKE HOSE DAMP BUT NO VISUAL LEAKS

N/S REAR TYRE TREAD LOW

REAR DIFF OIL LEAK

Pass 27 Sep 2012 142,194 miles

brake pad warning light staying on

chip in windscreen

Pass 29 Sep 2011 126,183 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 126,183 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 111,802 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 111,802 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 99,743 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 99,743 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 85,906 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 66,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 66,907 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 XJJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XJJ, 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 XJJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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