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KJ04 YSV

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

357,998 mi
Last recorded357,998 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 357,998 miles

Body has slight corrosion underneath body corroded (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Hand brake release handle is broken but working

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear lense slightly broken

Fail 2 Aug 2016 357,998 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion underneath body corroded (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Hand brake release handle is broken but working

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear lense slightly broken

Pass 6 Aug 2015 211,071 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside oil leak

bodywork is poor

Fail 6 Aug 2015 211,070 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

bodywork is poor

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2015 211,055 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a tyre fitted to a non-steerable driven axle is of a different type of structure from that fitted to another non-steerable driven axle Wheel and Tyre odd size to other 3. (4.1.A.2d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 199,817 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Aug 2014 199,816 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Feb 2013 285,672 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 285,641 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 257,952 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 245,114 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 147,003 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 130,236 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 102,686 miles

dif void bushes parting

nearside front tyre inner and outer tread worn bald

rear [rear] seats not present

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 YSV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KJ04 YSV, 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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What year was KJ04 YSV registered?

KJ04 YSV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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