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SK04 DVE

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,482 mi
Last recorded105,482 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK04 DVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 105,482 miles

METAL BREAKE PIPES TO O/S FRONT,N/SREAR ANDO/S REAR CORROSION ADVANCING

Fail 16 Jun 2017 169,356 miles

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

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

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

Fuel system component leaking excessive system leak (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

METAL BREAKE PIPES TO O/S FRONT,N/SREAR ANDO/S REAR CORROSION ADVANCING

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

Pass 18 May 2016 155,198 miles

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

metal brake in plastic clip on n/s of chassis corroded

slight bind in o/s rear brake

prop shaft has a very badly worn drive coupling

Pass 28 May 2015 88,235 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s front side tube has slight wear

there are various metal brake pipes corroded they would be better cleaned & protected

there is part of an old broken spring under o/s rear spring

Fail 26 May 2015 88,224 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s front side tube has slight wear

there are various metal brake pipes corroded they would be better cleaned & protected

there is part of an old broken spring under o/s rear spring

Pass 20 May 2014 79,899 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2014 79,895 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 9 May 2014 79,891 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Wiring at tow bar insecure

Pass 25 Apr 2013 71,160 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 62,107 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 58,541 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 48,664 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 34,550 miles

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

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

Oil leak

wipers smearing

Fail 24 Sep 2009 34,550 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

wipers smearing

Pass 13 Feb 2008 28,295 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 27,067 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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SK04 DVE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 SK04 DVE, 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 SK04 DVE registered?

SK04 DVE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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