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SN04 KBM

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

157,427 mi
Last recorded157,427 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 KBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 157,427 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

centre bearing on propshaft has slight play

strut top bearings noisey

Fail 29 Dec 2017 157,426 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and o/s rear outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

centre bearing on propshaft has slight play

strut top bearings noisey

Pass 6 Jan 2017 239,717 miles

side doors corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2016 239,708 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded section front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

side doors corroded

propshaft joint worn

Pass 30 Dec 2015 137,412 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2015 137,411 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 120,426 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 120,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 115,169 miles

n/s/f strut top mount noisey

Fail 27 Jun 2013 115,163 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/f strut top mount noisey

Pass 6 Jun 2012 112,866 miles

Brake pipes at bulk head

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 112,859 miles

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

Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 93,540 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 93,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 71,942 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2009 71,942 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2008 61,472 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 61,472 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 48,220 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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SN04 KBM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 SN04 KBM, 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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SN04 KBM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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