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X3 VMG

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

181,593 mi
Last recorded181,593 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 VMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 181,593 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 181,583 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load insecure (5.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded abs pump (3.1.9)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 169,734 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 169,675 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 157,846 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 136,462 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 28 Jan 2014 136,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 17 Dec 2012 121,123 miles

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

Fail 17 Dec 2012 121,123 miles

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

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

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

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

Pass 7 Sep 2011 97,362 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 97,362 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear discs showing signs of heavy wear

some surface corrosion of brake pipes

Pass 1 May 2010 69,207 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing off on edge

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

Fail 1 May 2010 69,207 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing off on edge

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

Pass 16 Mar 2009 56,839 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 50,074 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 50,070 miles

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

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

handbrake has slight travel

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2007 43,273 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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X3 VMG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 X3 VMG, 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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What year was X3 VMG registered?

X3 VMG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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