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KJ04 MZU

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

182,959 mi
Last recorded182,959 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ04 MZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 182,959 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 182,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load Stalk missing (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear Door mirror (8.1.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance Lense damaged (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Out rigger corroded and holed with in seat belt mount area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Door Mirror (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 173,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear lens damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

parking brake lever broken

Fail 31 Mar 2017 173,185 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear lens damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on dash

parking brake lever broken

Pass 1 Apr 2016 164,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 164,983 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Side (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Door mirror rear housing jagged edges (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Door mirror (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 152,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 136,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 136,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 124,907 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 124,907 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 114,677 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 114,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 104,189 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre tracked out on inner tread surface

small cut in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

small cut in ofside and nearside front tyres outer sidewalls

Pass 23 Mar 2011 104,189 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tracked out on inner tread surface

small cut in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

small cut in ofside and nearside front tyres outer sidewalls

Pass 29 Sep 2009 91,532 miles

Slight Play In Top Steering Colounm Bush

Warning Lamp Illuminates When Brake Peddle Is Pressed

Fail 22 Sep 2009 91,072 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 76,966 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre slightly tracked out on outer tread surface

small cut in nearside front outer tyre sidewall

Fail 25 Jul 2008 76,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre slightly tracked out on outer tread surface

small cut in nearside front outer tyre sidewall

Pass 9 Jul 2007 61,069 miles

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

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

centre stop lens damaged

Fail 29 Jun 2007 60,666 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre stop lens damaged

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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KJ04 MZU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 KJ04 MZU, 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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KJ04 MZU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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