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KV04 VFS

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

311,691 mi
Last recorded311,691 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV04 VFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 311,691 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2015 178,852 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 178,852 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 173,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 173,520 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 165,578 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 157,861 miles

Bonnet release cable stretched

brake pad warning on dash

Pass 19 Mar 2011 25,513 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 131,095 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 116,852 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 116,849 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside 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)

offside rear tyre under-inflated

Fail 3 Mar 2008 97,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 97,364 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 79,448 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

number plate lamps dim

Pass 20 Feb 2007 79,448 miles

Oil leak

number plate lamps dim

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 VFS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VFS, 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 KV04 VFS registered?

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

Is KV04 VFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV04 VFS shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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