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DJ04 KEN

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

156,867 mi
Last recorded156,867 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ04 KEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 156,867 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 156,867 miles

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 31 Jul 2025 156,865 miles

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2024 155,326 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 150,841 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 150,032 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 147,801 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 147,180 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 144,193 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 142,642 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 227,059 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both side (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 209,744 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Number plate lamps light output reduced

Offside rear parking brake fluctuates severly

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 120,635 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 109,179 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 109,179 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise drivers wiper blade split at both ends

Pass 10 May 2011 96,315 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 May 2011 96,315 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 79,096 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 66,358 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 66,358 miles

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

front pads and discs worn

rear pads and discs

Pass 15 Apr 2008 54,539 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 40,611 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 40,611 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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DJ04 KEN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DJ04 KEN, 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 DJ04 KEN registered?

DJ04 KEN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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The MOT history for DJ04 KEN shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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