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KM04 ABZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

251,727 mi
Last recorded251,727 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM04 ABZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2014 251,727 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 251,727 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 147,240 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 92,996 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 May 2011 87,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 87,583 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 70,168 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

nearside front Steering arm has slight movement

offside front Steering Arm has sight movement

Pass 20 Nov 2009 69,380 miles

rear of vehicle has slight damage

Fail 19 Nov 2009 69,380 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear of vehicle has slight damage

Pass 21 Nov 2008 52,658 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 52,653 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 44,160 miles

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

n/s front tyreunevenly worn

noise on steering operation

Fail 18 Sep 2007 44,156 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

"knock" from steering.

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f tyre side-wall damaged & tyre unevenly worn.

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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KM04 ABZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KM04 ABZ, 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 KM04 ABZ registered?

KM04 ABZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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