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VK04 KWS

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,763 mi
Last recorded108,763 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 KWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 108,763 miles

abs light voltage fault off at time of re-test

number plate lights weak

upper stop lamp not working

Fail 14 Jan 2026 108,763 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

battery warning light on dash

number plate lights weak

upper stop lamp not working

Pass 17 Dec 2024 99,372 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust tail pipe corrosion

Fail 17 Dec 2024 99,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust tail pipe corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2024 92,790 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 92,790 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 86,943 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front wipers slightly smearing

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 82,725 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 71,588 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 71,451 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 55,438 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 46,692 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 41,748 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 41,427 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 40,366 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 37,325 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 31,428 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 24,590 miles

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

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

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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VK04 KWS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VK04 KWS, 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 VK04 KWS registered?

VK04 KWS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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