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NH04 PKX

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

173,682 mi
Last recorded173,682 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH04 PKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 173,682 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 126,370 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 126,970 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 156,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 156,155 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 139,762 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 139,762 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 129,598 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 128,392 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 128,392 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 99,122 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 99,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 64,608 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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NH04 PKX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 NH04 PKX, 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 NH04 PKX registered?

NH04 PKX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 June 2004.

Is NH04 PKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH04 PKX shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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