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KR04 ULL

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2025

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023
Fail 17 May 2023

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022
Fail 19 May 2022

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake wear indicator illuminated on dash

Brakes not tested due to caliper Mount missing

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside inner sill corroded not within prescribed area of suspension mount (10cmshort)

Offside outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area only 10 cm short

Fail 12 May 2022

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake wear lamp illuminated

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sill corroded and holed, not within prescribed area

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2021

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s and O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake back plate corroded

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 May 2021

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

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both ns and os: lenses weatherd and no beam image visible *** (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested see*** (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt joint exposed on lock to lock checks (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan / floor to sill above jacking point bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan / floor to sill above jacking point bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both very dim and not lighting number plate (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault SRS LAMP on (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both ns and os starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both ns and os corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os: floor pan / floor to sill / chassis leg areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os: floor pan / chassis leg areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front both ns and os: Brake back plates corroded and deteriorated but secure at time of inspection

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appears close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both ns and os corroded + front to rear sections at various places corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os: floor pan / floor to sill / outer sill / jacking points and chassis leg areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components

corrosion to underbody panels and vehicle structure out of prescribed areas not showing serious weakness at time of inspection: floor pan / floor to sill / outer sills / chassis legs

pad wear indicator lamp on

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Pass 25 Feb 2020 62,249 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 72,244 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner upper chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner & outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 62,237 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front & both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 62,230 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front & both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 61,634 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 61,634 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 54,620 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 54,613 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 53,625 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2014 52,595 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak

service indicator on tell tale

wheel nuts are not visable

Pass 29 Oct 2013 51,547 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has a cut in tread, but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

service indicator on tell tale

wheel nuts are not visable

Pass 17 Jul 2012 48,646 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2012 48,638 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2011 46,217 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 43,896 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 42,706 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 39,480 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 30,229 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 30,229 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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 ULL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 ULL, 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 ULL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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