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HV04 KCK

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

234,719 mi
Last recorded234,719 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 KCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2021 234,719 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2020 230,265 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

dampness around steering rack area

parking brake nearing reserve travel

Fail 14 Oct 2020 230,265 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

dampness around steering rack area

parking brake nearing reserve travel

Pass 2 Apr 2019 223,269 miles

brake pad warning light on

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Apr 2019 223,269 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

brake pad warning light on

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2018 210,571 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault esp malfunction (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings whole sill marked yellow (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings all marked yellow (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings whole sill. marked yellow (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light intermittent (1.3.2e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault srs malfunction (5.4.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated FRONT AND REAR N/S O/S (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both n/s o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Feb 2017
Fail 12 Dec 2016

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever inappropriately repaired (3.1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2015

Nearside Outer sill rusty

Offside Outer sill rusty

Rear both rear wheel arches rusty

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 28 Nov 2015

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear member by chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view mirror glass (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering malfunctioning very noisey and rough feeling (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer sill rusty

Offside Outer sill rusty

Rear both rear wheel arches rusty

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 31 Oct 2014

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)

Fail 30 Oct 2014

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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 5 Nov 2013 207,657 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 202,006 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 202,006 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 191,772 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 191,772 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 182,956 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 165,189 miles

front anti roll bar links worn

front pads low

n/a rack gaiter twisted

Pass 5 Mar 2008 136,490 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 103,153 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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HV04 KCK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KCK, 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 KCK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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