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KJ04 YRL

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ04 YRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026
Pass 22 Sep 2025

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear (1.1.11 (c))

glow plug light on dash

Fail 5 Aug 2025

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear (1.1.11 (c))

glowplug light on dash

Pass 22 Jul 2024

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both rear outer sills corroded

glow plug light on dash

Pass 11 Aug 2023 95,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear (1.1.11 (c))

glow plug light on dash

Fail 8 Aug 2023 95,297 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear (1.1.11 (c))

glow plug light on dash

Pass 11 Jul 2022 94,019 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

under body corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2022 94,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

under body corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2021 92,242 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside front and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 92,242 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected abs pump prescribed area (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside front and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 89,800 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 85,511 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 78,765 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 78,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 78,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 76,667 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 76,667 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 75,609 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 75,609 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 73,974 miles

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

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

Parking brake has long travel/little reserve travel

Pass 1 Jul 2014 73,974 miles

Parking brake has long travel/little reserve travel

Pass 18 Jul 2013 73,010 miles

Corrosion starting at both front jacking points and lower rear sills, not too excess at test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 18 Jul 2013 73,010 miles

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

Corrosion starting at both front jacking points and lower rear sills, not too excess at test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 24 Jul 2012 71,089 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 69,180 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 63,870 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 54,415 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 41,423 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 28,956 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 28,956 miles

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

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

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 YRL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YRL, 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 YRL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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