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KX04 ELG

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

243,104 mi
Last recorded243,104 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 243,104 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 211,945 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 197,722 miles

brake pipes have slight corosion.

corosion on underside of vehicle,outside of prescribed area.

Pass 26 May 2015 185,055 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

underside corroded in and out of prescribed areas

Pass 10 Jun 2014 172,420 miles

Nearside Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

poor beam images

Fail 9 Jun 2014 172,419 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

poor beam images

Pass 6 Jun 2013 159,673 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes have corrosion

Pass 5 May 2012 141,986 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2011 128,587 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 116,219 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 116,219 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 100,988 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 85,325 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 74,142 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 74,141 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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 ELG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KX04 ELG, 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 KX04 ELG registered?

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

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