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KX04 RFK

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests38 (25 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate65.8%

Mileage

544,761 mi
Last recorded544,761 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX04 RFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

25 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 544,761 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 544,756 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both side (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 544,747 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel Arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel Arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Boot lid corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 523,572 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 507,940 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 487,338 miles

CENTRE STOP N/W

Fail 10 Jul 2017 487,338 miles

CENTRE STOP N/W

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 472,180 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 472,162 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 456,121 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 456,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 434,497 miles

Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion AND OUTER SILLS (6.1.A.1)

OIL LEAK FRONT CENTRE

Offside Front SLIGHT BRAKE BIND

Rear Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 420,588 miles

both rear c v boots cracked.o/s front brake pipe just corrioded.

Fail 17 Jun 2015 420,588 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 405,234 miles

Advise- engine chuffing

Pass 9 Jul 2014 386,457 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 367,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

STEERING RACK GAITOR TWISTED

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Jul 2013 558,805 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 558,712 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 329,157 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 329,110 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 305,859 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 305,834 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2012 290,709 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 290,602 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 268,679 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 268,620 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 252,896 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 230,602 miles

Slight knock when rocking steering

Fail 7 Jul 2010 230,581 miles

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 217,555 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 217,161 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside mirror badly cracked

Pass 3 Nov 2009 202,008 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

condensation drivers headlamp

small damadge pass mirror glass

Pass 30 Jun 2009 186,746 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 172,211 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 134,844 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 99,541 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 91,878 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 RFK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.8%.

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 RFK, 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 RFK registered?

KX04 RFK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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