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KJ04 YSU

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,315 mi
Last recorded155,315 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 155,315 miles

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

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

nearside center out rigger has corrosion

outer sills have corrosion

Fail 13 Oct 2016 155,313 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low both fronts (1.8)

Passenger's seat insecure all in rear (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

nearside center out rigger has corrosion

outer sills have corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2015 139,843 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 123,707 miles

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

Front tyres slightly worn outer edges

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 108,099 miles

(1) Centre exhaust corroded and blowing close to limit.

(1) Wiper blades poor.

(3) Nearside front anti roll bar outer link arm worn close to limit.

(4) Front anti roll bar inner bushes deteriorated close to limit.

(5) Rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

Fail 3 Jun 2013 108,098 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

(1) Centre exhaust corroded and blowing close to limit.

(1) Wiper blades poor.

(3) Nearside front anti roll bar outer link arm worn close to limit.

(4) Front anti roll bar inner bushes deteriorated close to limit.

(5) Rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

Pass 17 May 2012 89,854 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 69,599 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 54,643 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 38,296 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 12 May 2008 30,237 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 20,914 miles

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 YSU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 KJ04 YSU, 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 YSU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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