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VK04 XYN

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

115,700 mi
Last recorded115,700 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 XYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 115,700 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

age related underbody corrosion

Fail 1 Jul 2021 115,700 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack axial arm excess free play (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

age related underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2020 110,473 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing inner and outer edges and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking 195/65/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

no reverse lights not needed till 2009

Fail 24 Jun 2020 110,473 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached droplink (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing inner and outer edges and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking 195/65/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

no reverse lights not needed till 2009

Pass 4 Jul 2019 105,308 miles

front brake hoses slightly perished

park brake travel becoming excessive

Fail 25 Jun 2019 105,308 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

front brake hoses slightly perished

park brake travel becoming excessive

Pass 25 Jun 2018 100,760 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 100,760 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 96,425 miles

Slight play n/s rack

Pass 25 Jun 2016 93,641 miles

park brake travel becoming excessive

Fail 24 Jun 2016 93,641 miles

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

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

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

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

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

park brake travel becoming excessive

Pass 29 Jun 2015 89,813 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

park brake travel becoming excessive

Pass 14 Apr 2014 84,270 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 76,201 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 76,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 67,161 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear diff seals slightly leaking

Pass 13 Apr 2011 60,023 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 60,023 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 52,448 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 52,448 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 45,273 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 39,332 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 30,842 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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VK04 XYN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VK04 XYN, 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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VK04 XYN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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