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KR04 FYJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,539 mi
Last recorded190,539 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR04 FYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 190,539 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel parking brake efficiency only just met requirements (3.1.6b)

n/s rear outer wheel arch area slightly corroded

o/s front inner sill covered in sealant

o/s rear wheel arch covered in sealant

outer sills have slight surface rust

rear bumper support bracket corroded

steering rack arms have slight play

Pass 15 Feb 2016 183,742 miles

N/S and O/S outer sills have surface rust

N/S/R wheel arch has surface rust

O/S/F inner sill covered with sealant

O/S/R wheel arch covered with sealant

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear bumper support slightly corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2016 183,742 miles

N/S and O/S outer sills have surface rust

N/S/R wheel arch has surface rust

O/S/F inner sill covered with sealant

O/S/R wheel arch covered with sealant

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear bumper support slightly corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 169,848 miles

brake pipes and both sides outer sills covered heavily with sealant unable to assess, vehicle underbody & vehicle structure has surface rust, parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 13 Aug 2014 140,079 miles

Both sides rear brake pipes could not be fully assessed due to covered with grease/underseal.

Offside front inner sill by the jacking point has slight surface rust. Rear both sides inner sills by the jacking point has slight surface rust.

Fail 13 Aug 2014 140,077 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Both sides rear brake pipes could not be fully assessed due to covered with grease/underseal.

Offside front inner sill by the jacking point has slight surface rust. Rear both sides inner sills by the jacking point has slight surface rust.

Pass 28 May 2014 263,663 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 223,852 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 175,315 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 175,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

srs w/light stays on

Pass 23 May 2011 154,156 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 131,105 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2009 105,604 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 105,604 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 76,304 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 56,052 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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KR04 FYJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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