2004 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · AY04 LCE
2004 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 20 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 68,990 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jul 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,990 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
AY04 LCE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2024
- 68,990 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AY04 LCE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vito (AY04 LCE) between June 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 July 2024 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: Bodywork (14 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
AY04 LCE Mileage History
- 25/06/202261,731 mi
- 13/06/202364,855 mi+3,124 mi
- 13/06/202364,855 mi
- 09/07/202468,990 mi+4,135 mi
Average of roughly 3,559 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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