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WV04 XWL

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

157,569 mi
Last recorded157,569 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 157,569 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads worn down over 50% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lenses faded (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d-bushes worn not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower front jacking point has surface corrosion around mount

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tire worn close to legal limit showing 2mm on tread depth gauge, ready for replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower front jacking point has surface corrosion around mount

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill has some surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads worn over 50% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tire worn close to legal limit, ready for replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 151,422 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

all lower body panels very corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2022 143,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced structure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced structure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 135,732 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 120,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 120,955 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 109,330 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 108,150 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage

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

Nearside inner sill area corrosion

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

Offside inner sill area corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2017 102,647 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 101,843 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 101,843 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 100,565 miles

both strg rack gaiters twisted

Fail 10 Feb 2015 100,564 miles

Parking brake lever has no 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)

both o/s tyres worn edges

both strg rack gaiters twisted

o/s/r disc corroded

wipers smeary

Pass 25 Feb 2014 96,807 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 96,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 86,412 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 86,412 miles

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

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

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

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 9 Feb 2012 76,356 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 65,562 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 65,562 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 55,581 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 55,581 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 46,199 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 35,503 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 XWL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XWL, 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 XWL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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