2004 Mercedes Vito 2.1L Diesel · FD04 XSE
2004 Mercedes Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 146,451 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jul 2026. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,451 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.
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FD04 XSE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 22/07/2026
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FD04 XSE 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 Vito (FD04 XSE) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
FD04 XSE Mileage History
- 17/06/2024139,686 mi
- 29/06/2024139,810 mi+124 mi
- 02/07/2025146,443 mi+6,633 mi
- 10/07/2025146,451 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 6,367 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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