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KV04 VFN

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

198,887 mi
Last recorded198,887 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV04 VFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 198,887 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside headlamp insecure but not affecting beam stability

corrosion to underside

fumes in engine bay from possible failed injector seal

Fail 2 Nov 2018 198,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside headlamp insecure but not affecting beam stability

corrosion to underside

fumes in engine bay from possible failed injector seal

Pass 27 Jul 2017 195,089 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

front brake application slightly imbalanced

offside front brake binding slightly

steering lock not operating but key immobilised

Fail 21 Jul 2017 195,016 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

front brake application slightly imbalanced

nearside and offside rear chassis rails corroded

nearside front inner sil excessively corroded not within prescribed area

offside front brake binding slightly

steering lock not operating but key immobilised

Pass 22 Jul 2016 188,493 miles

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

rear chassis legs heavy surface corrosion o/s/r and n/s/r

Fail 20 Jul 2016 188,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

rear chassis legs heavy surface corrosion o/s/r and n/s/r

Pass 24 Jul 2015 172,223 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f jacking points corroding

Fail 2 Jul 2015 172,186 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front o/s and n/s jacking points corrding

Pass 2 Jul 2014 160,299 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 160,294 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 146,563 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 138,700 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 31 Mar 2012 138,674 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 129,929 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 129,861 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 120,355 miles

Nearside Front 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)

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

offside front worn bald on inner edge

Fail 20 Apr 2010 120,199 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

offside front worn bald on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2009 109,532 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 102,658 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2008 102,658 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 90,235 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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KV04 VFN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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