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KB04 BSU

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

230,123 mi
Last recorded230,123 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB04 BSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 230,123 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 219,942 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

emissions to low to activate smoke meter

Pass 27 Oct 2016 203,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 185,118 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 185,118 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 164,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 153,155 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 153,155 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 148,390 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 148,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 May 2011 135,934 miles

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

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

front wipers smear

left hand mirror casing loose

Pass 18 May 2010 119,366 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2009 101,756 miles

n/s/f tyre scrubbing outside edge

Fail 20 May 2009 101,756 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre scrubbing outside edge

Pass 16 May 2008 86,312 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 70,275 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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KB04 BSU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KB04 BSU, 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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KB04 BSU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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