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KC04 VNK

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

184,373 mi
Last recorded184,373 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC04 VNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 184,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 184,311 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 182,278 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank slightly loose centre strap damaged (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill panels have previous welding repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill panels have previous welding repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Slightly long parking brake peddle travel

Pass 16 Nov 2020 167,664 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 167,592 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sull (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2020 162,551 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth Corner through to metal (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Low reading 36% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended Outer belt not retracting as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill corroded through near axle mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Around chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger corroded to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner box section to bumper and chassis corroded away (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill corroded through near axle mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 160,869 miles

Both Front Head Lights Deteriorated

Oil Leak Around Engine & Gearbox

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

Sliding Door Lower Half Corroded

Wheel Arch Deteriorated

Fail 18 Apr 2019 160,844 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both Front Head Lights Deteriorated

Oil Leak Around Engine & Gearbox

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

Sliding Door Lower Half Corroded

Wheel Arch Deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2018 158,705 miles

Both Front Head Lights Deteriorated

Brake Decelerometer Carried Out Due To Weight

Nearside Front Sliding Door Lower Half Corroded

Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Inner

Slight Oil Leak Around Front Of Engine

Wheel Arch Deteriorated

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 155,624 miles

Intermittent Slight judder on full Lock

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil Leak

Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Inner (2.5.C.1a)

Sliding Door Lower Section Corroded

Wheel Arch Corroded

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 155,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Intermittent Slight judder on full Lock

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil Leak

Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Inner (2.5.C.1a)

Sliding Door Lower Section Corroded

Wheel Arch Corroded

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 152,088 miles

front pads getting low

nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

o/s/f mirror casing damaged

offside front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2015 148,145 miles

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

o/s/f wing mirror case damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2014 144,487 miles

o/s/f wing mirror case damaged

Fail 24 Apr 2014 144,487 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s/f wing mirror case damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2013 139,588 miles

offside front door mirror casing damaged

Pass 12 Apr 2012 120,624 miles

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)

n/s/f tyre has cuts in side wall

Pass 28 Apr 2011 116,942 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2011 116,942 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2010 103,203 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 May 2010 103,203 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 86,852 miles

Oil leak

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

indicator arm loose

Fail 20 May 2009 86,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

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

indicator arm loose

Pass 15 May 2008 71,947 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 71,947 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 May 2007 53,960 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 53,960 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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KC04 VNK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 KC04 VNK, 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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KC04 VNK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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