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KW04 VZA

2004 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

131,285 mi
Last recorded131,285 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes Motor Caravan46,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW04 VZA
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 131,285 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 126,220 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 125,828 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 117,199 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILANCER (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 112,193 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 106,422 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 103,720 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 101,131 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 Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

n/ s cab ram slight oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2017 93,680 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 89,854 miles

Nearside Front Child seat fitted, restricting access to adult belt.

Pass 7 Jul 2015 86,283 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake discs inside edges corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2014 77,351 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2013 71,423 miles

O/S wiper blade split

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 63,107 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front flexi exhaust clamp loose

Pass 6 Jul 2011 57,344 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 55,063 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 50,624 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 42,855 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Motor Caravan?

Based on 5,669 MOT tests across 350 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
1,905
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
350
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 117
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
position lamp(s) not working 97
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 83
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 77
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KW04 VZA is a 2004 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 46,723 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes Motor Caravan fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KW04 VZA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KW04 VZA registered?

KW04 VZA is a 2004 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 9 June 2004.

Is KW04 VZA safe to buy?

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