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KX04 ELE

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

158,413 mi
Last recorded158,413 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX04 ELE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 158,413 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside/offside (3.6.B.2c)

general corrosion under vehicle

steering arms have slight play

Fail 20 Apr 2018 158,413 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside/offside (3.6.B.2c)

general corrosion under vehicle

steering arms have slight play

Fail 26 Mar 2018 158,013 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corroded as marked (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre sill corroded as marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corroded as marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre sill corroded as marked (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted

general under body rust

Pass 24 Dec 2016 147,703 miles

Rear diff oil leak

engine covers fitted

general under body rust

Fail 23 Dec 2016 147,701 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear diff oil leak

engine covers fitted

general under body rust

Pass 14 Dec 2015 143,017 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 143,016 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 139,417 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres close to limits

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

corrosion on coil springs

corrosion on exhaust in places

front wipers smearing

noise on steering column

offside rear light lens damaged

outer sills,inner sills,wheel archs,all four jacking points all corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2014 139,417 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres close to limits

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

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

brake pads low alround

brake pedal sightly spongy

corrosion on coil springs

corrosion on exhaust in places

eml light active

front wipers smearing

noise on steering column

offside rear light lens damaged

outer sills,inner sills,wheel archs,all four jacking points all corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2014 135,254 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Jan 2013 130,139 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside loading door shut/sill slighly corroded.

Offside loading door shut/sill slighly corroded.

Fail 24 Jan 2013 130,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside loading door shut/sill slighly corroded.

Offside loading door shut/sill slighly corroded.

Pass 6 Feb 2012 118,460 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 118,460 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 118,458 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 118,455 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 115,478 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 115,478 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2010 104,039 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 May 2009 93,622 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 84,475 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 78,874 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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KX04 ELE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KX04 ELE, 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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KX04 ELE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 August 2004.

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