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BK04 EWL

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

158,129 mi
Last recorded158,129 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 EWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2015 158,129 miles

both front brake flexi hoses are perished

both front chassis rails are corroded

both rear sills corroded

bulb failure warning light is on

door open warning light is on

engine leaking oil

engine management light is on

nearside aim has poor pattern and close to failure

nearside centre out rigger holed and corroded

nearside rear tyre tread low

nearside steering rack has slight play

offside rear brake binding and close to failure

multiple injector fire washers are leaking gas

Fail 23 Nov 2015 158,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

both front brake flexi hoses are perished

both front chassis rails are corroded

both rear sills corroded

bulb failure warning light is on

door open warning light is on

engine leaking oil

engine management light is on

nearside aim has poor pattern and close to failure

nearside centre out rigger holed and corroded

nearside rear tyre tread low

nearside steering rack has slight play

offside rear brake binding and close to failure

multiple injector fire washers are leaking gas

Pass 24 Oct 2014 154,805 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 154,804 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 142,418 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 142,268 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 139,851 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 138,294 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 138,294 miles

Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 128,658 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

drivers seat adjuster loose

Fail 21 Oct 2011 128,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

drivers seat adjuster loose

Pass 21 Oct 2010 108,650 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside washer poor

Pass 15 Oct 2009 91,053 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 91,053 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 78,601 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 78,601 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 68,152 miles

both rear tyres low

Pass 20 Oct 2006 59,539 miles

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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BK04 EWL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BK04 EWL, 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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BK04 EWL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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