2004 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · PL04 LZC
2004 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 05 Aug 2004. Recorded mileage 216,320 miles. MOT expired on 29 Apr 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 216,320 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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PL04 LZC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2024
- 216,320 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL04 LZC 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 (PL04 LZC) between April 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (19 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Bodywork (13 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Rub strip missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear valance (6.1.6 (i) (i))”; “Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking ”.
PL04 LZC Mileage History
- 05/04/2022209,362 mi
- 07/04/2022209,365 mi+3 mi
- 22/03/2023213,285 mi+3,920 mi
- 04/04/2023213,330 mi+45 mi
- 01/05/2024216,320 mi+2,990 mi
Average of roughly 3,356 miles per year across 5 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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