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KR04 FTU

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

123,181 mi
Last recorded123,181 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR04 FTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 123,181 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front +rear axle corroded

inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2019 123,181 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front +rear axle corroded

inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2017 105,859 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 104,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever missing (3.1.3a)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 99,687 miles

Body has slight corrosion Below abs module (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Underside (6.1.B.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Tie rods have slight play

Fail 24 Feb 2016 99,684 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion Below abs module (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Underside (6.1.B.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Tie rods have slight play

Pass 25 Feb 2015 96,987 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s wiper split

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 13 Feb 2014 93,902 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 91,047 miles

N/S/F brake sticking slightly

Pass 2 Mar 2012 87,556 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 74,131 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 74,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 47,321 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 46,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 74,215 miles

rear indicators fading

Fail 2 Jul 2009 74,215 miles

rear indicators fading

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 69,039 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 66,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 66,219 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 May 2007 66,090 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 66,084 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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KR04 FTU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue 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 KR04 FTU, 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 KR04 FTU registered?

KR04 FTU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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