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KJ04 YTK

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

142,833 mi
Last recorded142,833 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ04 YTK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 142,833 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 140,385 miles

both front outriggers corroded

nearside rear light broken.

rear steel brake pipes rusty

Pass 26 Mar 2018 136,405 miles

both front outriggers corroded.

Pass 27 Mar 2017 131,348 miles

Corrosion forming on rear wheel arches

Fail 27 Mar 2017 131,348 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Corrosion forming on rear wheel arches

Pass 3 Mar 2016 121,989 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 121,989 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 114,757 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 106,760 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 101,589 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 101,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 83,647 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 82,263 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

all brake discs in very poor condition.

brake pad warning light on.

Pass 8 Jul 2010 73,325 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 73,325 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 66,241 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 66,241 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 58,190 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 29 May 2008 58,010 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 22 May 2007 46,770 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 May 2007 46,767 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s washer jet insurcure

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 YTK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YTK, 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 YTK registered?

KJ04 YTK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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