2004 Mercedes-Benz Vito · 3,907 MOT tests
2004 Mercedes-Benz Vito reliability
2004 Mercedes-Benz Vitos fail 46.9% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 21 Vito years (3,907 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz Vitos: 33.7%)
- 46.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz Vitos: 33.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 2% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- 137,556
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,907
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2004 against the years either side
- 2003 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does better)
- 2005 cars: 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 6.8% of tests fail here (87% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 47% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2004 car carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
Common problems
What fails on a 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vito
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics25.6%
- Suspension21.9%
- Brakes17.9%
- Body, chassis and structure17.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors10%
- Steering6.9%
- Seat belts and airbags6.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 10.75%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 4.84%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Position lamp not working 4.43%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 4.27%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 3.97%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.84%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (21.45%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.2%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.6%) · Suspension mounting area showing corrosion (8.68%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (8.63%) · Flexible brake hose slightly deteriorated (7.99%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vito reliable?
2004 Mercedes-Benz Vitos fail 46.9% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 21 Vito years (3,907 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vito MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (10.75% of tests), headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (4.84% of tests), position lamp not working (4.43% of tests).
How many miles should a 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vito have done?
At its MOT aged about 18, a typical 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vito shows 137,556 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2004 car?
A car first registered in 2004 carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
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