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KJ04 YTP

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

202,140 mi
Last recorded202,140 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ04 YTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 202,140 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S + O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front N/S + O/S - Jacking Points Corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive N/S + O/S - Inner Sill Panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 122,110 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S + O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 122,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 117,157 miles

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S + O/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 114,248 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S + O/S (3.6.B.4d)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (3.5.1i)

N/S + O/S Centre - Vehicle structure corroded but no affecting any body mounts, steering or braking

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 110,787 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S + O/S (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (3.5.1i)

N/S + O/S Centre - Vehicle structure corroded but no affecting any body mounts, steering or braking

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Sill Panel Corroded

Offside Rear Tyre Outer Wall Cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2015 107,365 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

O/S/R Outer Sill esxcessive corrosion but not affecting the strength of the body

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 107,355 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Jul 2014 104,377 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion across the body of the vehicle

Pass 18 Jul 2013 99,622 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 94,001 miles

N/S/F Tyre has Minor Cuts On Sidewall

O/S/F Tyre Wearing On inner Tread

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 87,325 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs scored

Fail 8 Jul 2011 87,325 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs scored

Pass 5 Jul 2010 82,650 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 82,525 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 75,487 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 66,847 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 66,847 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2007 59,749 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 YTP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YTP, 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 YTP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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