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VU04 CGK

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,218 mi
Last recorded184,218 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 CGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 184,218 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis sections both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis sections both sides (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 183,116 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nsf chassis - seatbelt area (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded osf brake pipe under chasiss (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to turbo- clamp broken (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high sdjuster inop (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

engine covers fitted

nsr brake pipe corroded

nsr indicator discoloured

oil leak

osf flexi brake hose deteriorated

slight play in nsf lower ball joint

slight play in steering rack on both sides

Pass 13 May 2016 173,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to manifold also clamp broken (7.1.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers

n/s/f brake binding slightly

oil leaks on engine and gearbox

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 13 May 2016 173,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to manifold also clamp broken (7.1.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers

n/s/f brake binding slightly

oil leaks on engine and gearbox

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 12 Mar 2016 173,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Both rear wheel arches badle corroded

Offside Rear Tyre bold outer edge and clese to limit.

injector seal blowing

Pass 12 Mar 2015 160,575 miles

Oil leak

both outer sills corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2014 150,992 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 128,961 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

chip mark n/s windscreen

Pass 1 Mar 2011 107,764 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 107,763 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 89,783 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 70,403 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 59,799 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 48,264 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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VU04 CGK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VU04 CGK, 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 VU04 CGK registered?

VU04 CGK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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