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KW04 RCF

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests33 (24 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

418,245 mi
Last recorded418,245 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW04 RCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

24 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 418,245 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of sill by or just under bottom of side door not structural. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom right lower of rear quarter panel corroded and holed not structural . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded and holed just in front of side door not structeral (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both n/s and o/s ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

general age related corrosion underside of vehicle.

Pass 14 May 2018 404,895 miles

CENTRE STOP N/W

Nearside Front Oil leak SENSOR ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH TO HOSES (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2017 392,018 miles

Offside middle door runner corroded

Pass 8 May 2017 372,440 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 354,714 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 354,678 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split found on full lock. (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 May 2016 346,362 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH TO HOSES (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 May 2016 342,352 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure PIN TO LOCK BALL JOINT (2.4.G.3a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH TO HOSES (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 326,788 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 309,607 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 293,824 miles

INJECTOR CHUFFING

Pass 14 May 2014 278,907 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both head lights just visable beam pattern

Pass 13 Nov 2013 261,938 miles

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

rack boot twisted nearside front

Fail 12 Nov 2013 261,918 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

rack boot twisted nearside front

Pass 13 May 2013 250,835 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 234,973 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 234,973 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 224,991 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 224,978 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 206,043 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 206,030 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 17 May 2011 186,774 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 174,125 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 12 May 2010 159,640 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 12 May 2010 159,640 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 147,685 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 137,935 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 126,319 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 126,206 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 107,955 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 107,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside mirror secured with cable ties

Pass 11 Sep 2007 69,966 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 42,837 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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KW04 RCF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 KW04 RCF, 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 KW04 RCF registered?

KW04 RCF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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