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CN04 KBJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

165,361 mi
Last recorded165,361 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN04 KBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 165,361 miles

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

Lower BODY HAS SLIGHT CORROSION

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer DOORS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 165,361 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Lower BODY HAS SLIGHT CORROSION

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer DOORS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 163,313 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 163,308 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 157,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 157,707 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting and outter sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 153,007 miles

both outer sills have slight corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2018 148,840 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 143,665 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

both front jacking points starting to rust

Fail 26 Jun 2017 143,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

both front jacking points starting to rust

Pass 2 Aug 2016 137,144 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 137,144 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 129,113 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 120,664 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 120,664 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 111,081 miles

reverse lamps not working

Fail 27 Jun 2013 111,081 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

reverse lamps not working

Fail 4 Jul 2012 102,108 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 102,108 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 94,509 miles

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

both front tyres have minor inner wall damage

n/s headlight has condensation beam pattern and output o/k

slight play n/s inner track rod joint

Fail 17 May 2010 84,440 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front slight wear inner joint/bush.[steering rack.]

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2010 84,440 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front slight wear inner joint/bush.[steering rack.]

Fail 26 Apr 2010 84,429 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

play in nearside front steering arm ball joint

Pass 26 May 2009 78,636 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 78,378 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 13 May 2008 66,058 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2008 65,898 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 54,081 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 54,079 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

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

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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CN04 KBJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 CN04 KBJ, 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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CN04 KBJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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