2004 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · A16 TAF
2004 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 78,214 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,214 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A16 TAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2026
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A16 TAF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vito (A16 TAF) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i”; “Nearside Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
A16 TAF Mileage History
- 22/06/202370,313 mi
- 29/06/202475,313 mi+5,000 mi
- 24/06/202578,214 mi+2,901 mi
Average of roughly 3,937 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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