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KN54 BKA

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,659 mi
Last recorded177,659 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 BKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 177,659 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 167,300 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 167,300 miles

Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 157,325 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 151,751 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 151,751 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Aug 2011 144,403 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 133,182 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 133,182 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 114,338 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 114,232 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 88,472 miles

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

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

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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KN54 BKA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KN54 BKA, 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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KN54 BKA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 October 2004.

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