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SK04 FTM

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

140,533 mi
Last recorded140,533 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 140,533 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both front and rear o/sills /inner sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch front and rear (5.2.3 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front chassis inner wing. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various underbody corrosion.various weld repairs carried out.various components corroded.underbody poor condition.

Fail 17 Aug 2021 140,491 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both front and rear o/sills /inner sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch front and rear (5.2.3 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front chassis inner wing. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various underbody corrosion.various weld repairs carried out.various components corroded.underbody poor condition.

Pass 21 Aug 2020 129,008 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors,sills,chassis rails,undersils,out rigger ,spring mount areas and various other components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear diff damp

Fail 12 Aug 2020 128,909 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre chassis out rigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis out rigger in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside 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 undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors,sills,chassis rails,undersils,out rigger ,spring mount areas and various other components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear diff damp

Pass 22 Aug 2019 117,556 miles

o/s/f floor has holed corrosion.

Fail 19 Aug 2019 117,515 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/f floor has holed corrosion.

Pass 13 Jul 2018 104,120 miles

Both front to rear inner sills corroded

Both outer sills corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Centre inner sill has holed corrosion but not in prescribed area

Wipers deteriorated but clearing screen

Pass 29 Jul 2017 93,021 miles

both head lamp lenses deteriorated.

brake pad warning light on.

n/s inner sill/chassis has holed corrosion not in a prescribed area.

Fail 25 Jul 2017 93,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both head lamp lenses deteriorated.

brake pad warning light on.

n/s inner sill/chassis has holed corrosion not in a prescribed area.

Pass 16 Jul 2016 84,891 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 81,900 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 76,418 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 71,619 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 64,306 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 56,705 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 49,481 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 40,954 miles

o/s/f tyre has cut in tread but not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 3 Jul 2008 33,542 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 27,293 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 FTM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 FTM, 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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SK04 FTM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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