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AY04 DKE

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

346,642 mi
Last recorded346,642 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 DKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 346,642 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 340,310 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 337,626 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 332,525 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 332,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2018 203,836 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 203,830 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2017 197,569 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 191,528 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 187,629 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 186,384 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate has slight damage

o/s/f tyre has cracks but not deep enough to reach plys or cords

Pass 8 Mar 2013 179,191 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level stop light not working

Fail 8 Mar 2013 179,191 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level stop light not working

Pass 19 Mar 2012 143,035 miles

center stop lamp inop

play in steering rack end tube

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres bold on edges

Pass 23 Mar 2011 109,709 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 97,421 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 83,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 55,688 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 55,687 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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AY04 DKE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 109,326 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY04 DKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AY04 DKE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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