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VN04 KLK

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

189,756 mi
Last recorded189,756 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 KLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 189,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 174,466 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 174,466 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 166,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 166,329 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 151,648 miles

Vehicle undersealed on underside chassis

Pass 4 Sep 2018 151,599 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

slight binding on offside rear

Fail 28 Aug 2018 151,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure joint loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour indicator unit (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

slight binding on offside rear

Pass 21 Jun 2017 133,477 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear brake slight binding

offside washer pipe leaking

Fail 14 Jun 2017 133,477 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside inner sill outrigger corroded

offside rear brake slight binding

offside washer pipe leaking

rear chassis corroded

roughness both strut top mountings

Pass 4 Jun 2016 122,284 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres low on edges

corrosion offside rear brake pipe to hose

corrosion rear suspension arm mounting area

offside front brake pipe nearing corrosion limit

rear section exhaust deteriorated

wear front brake discs

Pass 18 Jun 2015 109,025 miles

handbrake travel near limit

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear axle mounting area corroded

corrosion front to rear brake pipes

front tyres low on edges

offside front brake pipe nearing corrosion limit

offside rear brake backplate corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2014 94,283 miles

stonechip in windscreen outside zone 'A'

Pass 3 Jun 2013 82,578 miles

offside rear brake back plate corroded

rear brake pads and discs near wear limit

slight blow from rear section of exhaust

Fail 31 May 2013 82,454 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

offside rear brake back plate corroded

rear brake pads and discs near wear limit

slight blow from rear section of exhaust

Pass 29 May 2012 72,831 miles

both front tyres worn low on very inner edges

corrosion on both front brake pipe to flex hoses

corrosion on rear brake pipes to flex hoses

nearside rear tyre near wear limit

offside rear tyre on wear limit

slight judder on front brakes

stonechip in windscreen outside zone 'A'

wear on front brake discs

Pass 19 May 2011 65,608 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2011 65,608 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 56,859 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 48,743 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 48,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 42,257 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 42,257 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 May 2007 35,834 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 35,834 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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VN04 KLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VN04 KLK, 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 VN04 KLK registered?

VN04 KLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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