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KG04 KZJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

139,870 mi
Last recorded139,870 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG04 KZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2022 139,870 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear vehicle has crash damage but does not affect function of door

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

vehicle has slight corrosions underbody, sills, chassis, subframe and suspension components

Pass 18 Feb 2021 135,276 miles

headlamp lenses deteriorated

surface rust to front outriggers

surface rust to outer sills

surface rust to rear outriggers

Fail 18 Feb 2021 135,276 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

headlamp lenses deteriorated

surface rust to front outriggers

surface rust to outer sills

surface rust to rear outriggers

Pass 11 Nov 2019 128,892 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 128,892 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 120,745 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 112,905 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 110,588 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 Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion on drivers door

Fail 24 Aug 2016 110,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion on drivers door

Pass 27 Aug 2015 106,955 miles

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

both outer sills rusty

offside front brake hose perished

offside front jacking point rusty

spare tyre flat

Fail 27 Aug 2015 106,955 miles

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

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

both outer sills rusty

offside front brake hose perished

offside front jacking point rusty

spare tyre flat

Pass 28 Aug 2014 103,208 miles

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front jacking points corroded

indictaor/wiper switch slight loose

offside front inner wing corroded and holed

Fail 21 Aug 2014 103,409 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front jacking points corroded

indictaor/wiper switch slight loose

Pass 30 Aug 2013 99,680 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 82,206 miles

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

both rear tyres worn bald inner edges tyres worn

corrosion hole in offside front chassis leg abs mountain point

offside front jacking point corroded

small cuts in nearside rear tyre outer side wall

Fail 7 Aug 2012 95,568 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both rear tyres worn bald inner edges tyres worn

corrosion hole in offside front chassis leg abs mountain point

offside front jacking point corroded

small cuts in nearside rear tyre outer side wall

Pass 30 Aug 2011 92,199 miles

chip in windscreen

nearside front tyre worn bald on inner edge of tread small cut in tread

nearside rear tyre small cuts on outer side wall

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge of tread

Fail 30 Aug 2011 92,193 miles

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

chip in windscreen

nearside front tyre worn bald on inner edge of tread small cut in tread

nearside rear tyre small cuts on outer side wall

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge of tread

Fail 25 Aug 2010 87,376 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs begining to warp.

internal knocking noise from steering.

Pass 25 Aug 2010 87,376 miles

front brake discs begining to warp.

internal knocking noise from steering.

Pass 13 May 2009 82,398 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 May 2008 75,102 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 55,621 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 55,612 miles

Nearside 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)

o/s/f tyre damaged on outer sidewall.

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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KG04 KZJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KG04 KZJ, 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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KG04 KZJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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