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MV04 KUX

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,254 mi
Last recorded87,254 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV04 KUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 87,254 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 83,744 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 83,740 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 78,424 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 74,865 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 74,012 miles

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 18 Jan 2023 74,012 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

nearside sliding door cant be opened from outside the vehicle

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 29 Apr 2022 73,449 miles

considerable parking brake lever travel

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 29 Apr 2022 73,449 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

considerable parking brake lever travel

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2020 68,726 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

abs unit mounting corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2019 64,115 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 60,521 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 56,026 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 56,026 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 51,420 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 51,420 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 42,767 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 41,265 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 41,157 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 41,132 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 38,687 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 35,657 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 33,697 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 28,592 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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MV04 KUX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MV04 KUX, 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 MV04 KUX registered?

MV04 KUX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 August 2004.

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