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GK04 DTF

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

270,514 mi
Last recorded270,514 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 DTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 270,514 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 270,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 162,156 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 158,191 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on bend in chassiss (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on bend in chassiss (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 152,969 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 149,850 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 145,396 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 139,868 miles

immobiliser fitted for engine in place of steering lock

Fail 15 May 2017 139,868 miles

Central Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended Dog Bone (2.4.F.3)

Steering lock fails to engage Steering Lock not engaging (2.1.4b)

Pass 12 May 2016 133,562 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 127,543 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 123,140 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 121,816 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 117,593 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 117,593 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 112,722 miles

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

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

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

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

high level brake light not working customer advised it is disconnected

nearside blade slight smearing

Pass 19 Aug 2010 109,799 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 93,679 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 60,242 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 40,675 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 40,631 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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 DTF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DTF, 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 DTF registered?

GK04 DTF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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