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DF04 KTK

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

136,233 mi
Last recorded136,233 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 KTK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 136,233 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 132,463 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Sep 2021 126,501 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 123,669 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 120,871 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 117,954 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 117,953 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 May 2017 112,711 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 106,371 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 106,371 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 99,660 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 93,392 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 93,392 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 86,666 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 86,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2012 77,707 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside steering rack end has play

Fail 7 May 2012 77,671 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads low

offside steering rack end has play

Pass 13 May 2011 67,349 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

wiper blades not fully clearing screen

Fail 10 May 2011 67,309 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

wiper blades not fully clearing screen

Pass 13 May 2010 57,918 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 May 2009 47,627 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 38,043 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 31,247 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 31,247 miles

Semaphore indicator switch insecure (1.4.C.1c)

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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DF04 KTK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DF04 KTK, 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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What year was DF04 KTK registered?

DF04 KTK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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