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V5 KLR

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,929 mi
Last recorded85,929 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 KLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 85,929 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 83,783 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 82,282 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 80,807 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 79,917 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lamps misting over (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded under ABS unit (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting

Pass 24 Jun 2021 79,369 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 79,369 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 78,588 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 78,588 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 76,486 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 76,382 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle Box Split. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Chassis holed and weak. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Chassis holed and weak. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 72,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on the outer edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 65,586 miles

Alternator very noisey

Both rear brake pipes rusty

Offside Rear Brake backing plate very rusty

Pass 18 Jun 2016 58,655 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight gear box oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2016 58,655 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight gear box oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2015 52,042 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 52,042 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 45,328 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 45,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 41,243 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 36,863 miles

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

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

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

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

front wipers smearing

o/s/r shock absorber damp

Pass 7 Jul 2011 34,090 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

birds nest on steering rack near engine

front wiper blades starting to smear

oil leak on gearbox

service light on

Pass 7 Jul 2011 44,716 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear wipers split

rear brakes not locking out

Pass 25 Jun 2010 29,613 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 25,595 miles

wiper blades poor

Fail 10 Jun 2008 20,883 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 20,883 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 17,946 miles

power steering pump becoming noisy

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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V5 KLR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V5 KLR, 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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V5 KLR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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