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WV04 XWZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

163,406 mi
Last recorded163,406 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 163,406 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion Floors (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion X member (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 16 Jul 2016 163,406 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion Both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion Floors (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion X member (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2015 149,782 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 149,782 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 134,916 miles

Engine Management light indicating a fault

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 122,601 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 122,601 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 110,223 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 110,223 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 95,555 miles

n/s handbrake slightly low

Fail 31 Mar 2010 95,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

ns parking brake slightly low

Pass 2 Apr 2009 79,364 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 79,364 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 64,390 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre.

Pass 10 Apr 2007 48,990 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 48,922 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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 XWZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 XWZ, 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 XWZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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