free car check
SW04FVA
2004 MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2148cc
General Information
- Registration SW04FVA
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model VITO
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2148cc
- Insurance Costs 💰 Check Costs
-
🔓 More details available
Get comprehensive vehicle details, specification, MOT insights, ULEZ & CAZ compliance and more for free
Tax & MOT
- TAX
- MOT Expired
- Expired 13 Jun 2026
- View Full MOT History
🔐 Premium Checks
Don't Buy Blind - Know Everything About This Vehicle
Our comprehensive vehicle check reveals hidden problems that could cost you thousands. From outstanding finance to accident damage, we check over 50 attributes to give you complete peace of mind before you buy.
💰
Finance Check
🔥
Write-off Check
🔨
Salvage Auction
🚨
Stolen Check
👥
Previous Owners
🚕
Ex-Taxi/Police
📏
Mileage Anomaly
🌍
Import/Export
♻️
Scrapped Check
🎨
Plate Changes
✨ Plus 50+ Additional Data Points
Limited Time Offer
£9.99
Was £14.99
✓ Instant delivery • 100% secure
MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
13
Passes
10
Failures
56.52%
Pass Rate
⚠️
132 Total Defects Recorded
9 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 165,417 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting 2 parts at rear (6.1.6 (i) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at spring (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at spring (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
27 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 165,323 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively touching anti roll bar link (1.6 (d))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
5 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 165,245 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall in 2 places (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Fuel system component leaking leak at filter (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively sensor wiring incorrectly routed and chaffing drop link (1.6 (d))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
26 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 149,186 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2022 13 Jun 202622 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 149,182 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
27 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 141,732 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2021 13 Jun 202618 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 141,732 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength X member @ several places (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Center sliding door (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
27 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 135,500 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2020 13 Jun 202630 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 131,751 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Bumper insecure ()
- Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to front x2 (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated twisted (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
30 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 131,751 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to front x2 (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Rear Bumper insecure ()
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated twisted (2.2.D.2d)
13 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 131,457 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Emissions not tested due to back box missing (7.4.B.1)
- Direction indicators incorrect colour 2x front 2x rear (1.4.A.2f)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and back box (7.1.2)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Bumper insecure ()
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Body has slight corrosion n/s/r o/s mid to rear (6.1.B.2)
29 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 121,243 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded
- o/s/r wheel arch corroded
- o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded
- n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded
21 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 121,151 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sidedoor (6.1.C.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/r wheel arch corroded
- o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded
- n/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded
- n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded
30 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 110,002 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
29 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 109,949 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
23 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 100,030 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
23 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 91,756 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
24 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 80,562 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2012 13 Jun 20262 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 68,379 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2011 13 Jun 20261 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 68,379 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
11 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 58,601 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 49,534 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2009 13 Jun 202613 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 36,495 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2008 13 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW04FVA was registered on 2004-07-19
Vehicle tax rates are based on engine size or fuel type and CO2 emissions. It also depends on when the vehicle was registered. Enter your reg on motorscan to find out how much it would cost to tax this vehicle
We can provide you with a free vehicle check, just enter your reg above to find out your vehicle's specifications, export history, MOT history, road tax + more.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.