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HV04 KCG

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

178,516 mi
Last recorded178,516 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 KCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 178,516 miles

Abs pump bracket corroded.

Both rear wheel arches corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake discs corroded.

Headlights clouded.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside inner sill corroded.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside inner sill holed/excessively corroded but not within 30cm of suspension/structural components.

Rear crossmember/valance excessively holed/corroded but not within 30cm of suspension/structural components.

Underside of vehicle generally corroded.

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

n/s/r tyre beginning to wear on inner edge.

o/s/f inner sill holed/excessively corroded but not within 30cm of suspension/structural components.

Pass 12 Oct 2021 177,803 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing smooth on outer edge

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

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside inner sill excessively corroded not within 30cm

abs pump bracket corroded

rear wheel arch corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2021 177,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed wearing very smooth on outer edges / cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing smooth on outer edge

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

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside inner sill excessively corroded not within 30cm

abs pump bracket corroded

rear wheel arch corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2020 176,497 miles

Both front and rear jacking points corroded.

Both rear chassis legs corroded.

Front discs corroded.

Front to rear fuel pipe corroded.

Headlights clouded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise replacement ASAP. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise replacement ASAP. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake pipes becoming corroded.

Rear discs corroded.

Underside of vehicle generally corroded.

n/s/r outer sill/wheel arch corroded.

o/s/r and n/s/r inner sills excessively corroded, but not within 30cm of structural/suspension components.

o/s/r outer sill/wheel arch corroded.

Fail 6 Aug 2020 176,479 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing very smooth on outer edge (recommend replacing asap) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill/ wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing very smooth on outer edge (recommend replacing asap) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear outer sill/wheel arch excessively corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front and rear jacking points corroded

both rear chassis legs corroded

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

head lights cloudy

o/s and n/s rear inner sills excessively corroded ,not with in 30cm of a prescribed area

rear brake pipes becoming corroded

rear cross member excessively corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2019 174,381 miles

Front discs corroded.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear crossmember corroded/holed but not within 30cm of prescribed area.

Underside of vehicle generally corroded.

n/s inner sill corroded/holed but not within 30cm of prescribed area.

n/s/r brake pipe becoming corroded.

o/s inner sill corroded/holed but not within 30cm of prescribed area.

o/s/r brake pipe becoming corroded.

Pass 12 Oct 2017 173,198 miles

both headlamp beam patterns slightly poor

both inner sills becoming corroded in various areas

front brake discs becoming worn/corroded

front to rear brake hoses,brake pipes slightly corroded and have been undersealed

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 26 Sep 2016 172,069 miles

both front brake discs slightly scored on inner faces

both rear brake pipes leading to rear wheels becoming slightly corroded

both sills front to rear becoming corroded

nearside front anti-roll bar drop link lower ball joint gaiter slightly perished

Pass 10 Sep 2015 170,916 miles

both front anti roll bar end links slightly worn

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2015 170,916 miles

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

both front anti roll bar end links slightly worn

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2014 168,662 miles

both front anti roll bar D bushes becoming worn

both front to rear brake pipes becoming corroded at rear

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake pads getting low

Pass 17 Jul 2013 158,879 miles

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

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

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

engine light on

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 9 Jul 2013 158,787 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

engine light on

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2012 150,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

engine light on

offside front tyre worn

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 2 Aug 2012 150,548 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine light on

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front tyre worn

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

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 May 2011 142,369 miles

advise significant brake pedal travel with engine running

Fail 13 May 2011 142,308 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise significant brake pedal travel with engine running

Pass 19 Apr 2010 133,925 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 7 Apr 2009 126,475 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 126,455 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 113,034 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 98,389 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 89,067 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 89,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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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HV04 KCG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HV04 KCG, 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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HV04 KCG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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