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KV04 VBA

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

109,262 mi
Last recorded109,262 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV04 VBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2020 109,262 miles

Emissions not tested emissions not tested due to no exhaust on rear (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users engine injector leaking [fumes ] (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced front both n/s o/s outer head light covers misty (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front both n/s o/s washers not working (3.5 (a))

Hand operated control valve malfunctioning handbrake lever not working [release handle broken] (1.1.5 (d))

Horn not working horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play n/s front inner steering rack arm ball joint worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s front inner and outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working n/s rear stop light out (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s rear suspension arm bracket corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s front outer track rod end worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s rear suspension arm bracket corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust back box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear chassis crossmember n/s o/s corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel no recording of rear handbrake to wheels [due to no handbrake release] (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front inner brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Lower n/s centre lower outer door skin corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front o/s front drivers seat worn

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s rear main brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

n/s outer fuel cap cover missing

oil leak

under side of vehicle body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2019 105,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 105,716 miles

Brake hose porous both front (1.1.12 (e))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 101,393 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 97,300 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 97,299 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill holed by rear suspension mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill by suspension mount (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015

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

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

engine management light,brake pad wear indicator & glow plug light on

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear cross member & step mounting corroded,not within any prescribed areas

Fail 3 Aug 2015

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

brake warning light on

engine managment light on

n/s/f tyre 11 years old

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and 8 years old

o/s/r outer cv joint flange starting to corrode

rear cross member corroded not in prescribed area

rear step mounting area corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2014 92,624 miles

rear valence corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2013 163,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 163,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 152,361 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 145,040 miles

steering rack noisey

Fail 3 Aug 2011 145,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

steering rack noisey

Pass 23 Jul 2010 131,752 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 131,752 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2009 121,598 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 95,660 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 95,660 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 74,669 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 74,669 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 74,548 miles

Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 30 Mar 2007 74,548 miles

Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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KV04 VBA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 KV04 VBA, 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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KV04 VBA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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