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GK04 DOJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

235,554 mi
Last recorded235,554 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 DOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 235,554 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 234,618 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner chassi leg (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 223,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 213,991 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 203,533 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 191,926 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 191,926 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 182,829 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 182,829 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 170,499 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 170,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 157,292 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 157,290 miles

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 146,268 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 131,689 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 131,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 114,564 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 97,846 miles

rear handbrake squeeking

Pass 20 Jul 2007 70,533 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GK04 DOJ 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 68.4%.

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 GK04 DOJ, 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 GK04 DOJ registered?

GK04 DOJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 July 2004.

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