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KB04 BUW

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

239,331 mi
Last recorded239,331 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB04 BUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 239,331 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle hAS CROASION ON VARIOUS BODY COMPONENTS

vehicle has hevey use of underseal on sills and chassis

Fail 1 Mar 2022 239,329 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle hAS CROASION ON VARIOUS BODY COMPONENTS

vehicle has hevey use of underseal on sills and chassis

Pass 13 Nov 2020 237,655 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip provision (1.1.2 (c))

General corrosion underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 225,327 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 225,327 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 202,975 miles

undercariage corosion

Fail 31 Oct 2018 202,975 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2015 159,878 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 155,605 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 141,667 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 124,407 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 103,734 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 103,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

condensation in nearside headlamp

offside mirror glass slightly damaged, not affecting view to rear

slight knocking in steering rack

Pass 21 Apr 2009 91,409 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)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 89,087 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 86,037 miles

foot brake travel ( advise inspection )

front brake pads wearing low ( advise replacement )

parking brake travel ( advise inspection )

rear brake pads wearing low ( advise replacement )

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 BUW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black 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 BUW, 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 BUW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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