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BK04 PDV

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

149,633 mi
Last recorded149,633 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 PDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 149,633 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2018 143,451 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

general underside corrosion

windscreen damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2017 137,012 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 124,991 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 124,991 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 108,596 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front headlamp lenses faded

front number plate damaged

nearside headlamp condensation

nearside rear tyre tread wearing uneven

Pass 23 Jul 2014 93,347 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 93,347 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 90,258 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 90,258 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Nov 2011 79,634 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 79,634 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 69,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s steering rack boot twisted

Fail 30 Sep 2010 69,348 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s steering rack boot twisted

Pass 22 Sep 2009 55,556 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 49,116 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 49,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

advise rear pads low

Fail 23 Jul 2008 49,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Upper Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

brake warning lamp on

Pass 1 Mar 2007 18,922 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 PDV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PDV, 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 PDV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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