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NX04 ZKE

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX04 ZKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear tuyre worn on edge

brake pad warning light illuminated on dash also coil light

Fail 9 Mar 2020

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill coroded and holed by seatbelt anchore area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear tuyre worn on edge

brake pad warning light illuminated on dash also coil light

Pass 19 Mar 2019

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened coroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake 81 percent imbalanced with o.side

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened coroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2019

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded by seat anchore area has had fiberglass repair (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis box section corroded and has had fiberglass repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis box section by seat anchore area fiberglass repair (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod end worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis box section by sub frame mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened coroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake 81 percent imbalanced with o.side

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened coroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2018

Central Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported various (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust corroded.various components corroded.various bushes worn.various underbody corrosion.

front brakes sticking.tyre valves poor.

Pass 8 Aug 2017

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake slight bind

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

Rear coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres are different in size compered to the front tyres

Fail 31 Jul 2017

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front brake slight bind

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

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

Rear coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres are different in size compered to the front tyres

Pass 2 Aug 2016

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

body and chassis corroded holed in places

Fail 26 Jul 2016

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

body and chassis corroded holed in places

Pass 16 Jul 2015 109,947 miles

Rear brake service

Fail 1 Jul 2015

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

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

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

n/s/r hand brake service

Pass 13 May 2014 103,361 miles

Brake service & hand brake

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 99,485 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 99,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 90,748 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 80,884 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 72,080 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 62,969 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 51,539 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 50,987 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 35,359 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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NX04 ZKE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NX04 ZKE, 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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NX04 ZKE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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