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KN54 KTG

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

135,626 mi
Last recorded135,626 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 135,626 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 31 Oct 2012 135,492 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Nov 2011 123,542 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 123,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

RETEST

nearside headlamp condensated - reducing beam image

Fail 17 Nov 2011 123,495 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front brakes slight restricted movement

hand/footbrake slightly long travel

play inner steering arms

rear brakes slight restricted movement + discs poor condition

Fail 15 Nov 2011 123,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front headlamp condensated reducing beam image

Pass 15 Nov 2010 112,168 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 112,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 96,467 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 96,467 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 80,869 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 59,185 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2007 59,182 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 KTG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 KTG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN54 KTG registered?

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

Is KN54 KTG safe to buy?

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