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KW04 UEB

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

369,120 mi
Last recorded369,120 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW04 UEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2011 369,120 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 335,105 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 313,024 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 310,862 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2009 28,619 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 286,614 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

bonnet pull stiff AND pull missing

Pass 18 Mar 2009 260,575 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 235,406 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

JUST ACCEPTABLE RESERVE TRAVEL ON PARKING BRAKE

Pass 13 Sep 2008 235,406 miles

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

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

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

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

JUST ACCEPTABLE RESERVE TRAVEL ON PARKING BRAKE

Pass 27 Sep 2007 172,580 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 170,472 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 137,690 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 137,660 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 106,980 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 106,965 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 86,349 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 UEB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KW04 UEB, 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 UEB registered?

KW04 UEB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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