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YE04 KNU

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,573 mi
Last recorded140,573 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE04 KNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 140,573 miles

Nearside side loading door corroded

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

exhaust hanger broken still adequately secured

Fail 30 Dec 2019 140,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under bonnet on abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis and sill area near front subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside side loading door corroded

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

exhaust hanger broken still adequately secured

Pass 2 Nov 2018 125,973 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 125,973 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 109,481 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 109,481 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 99,506 miles

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

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)

Fail 14 Nov 2016

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Center (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Center (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

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 15 Feb 2016 89,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi,slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded Upper pipe from abs unit slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2015 84,727 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 75,551 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 69,152 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 69,152 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2012 57,488 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 45,798 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 45,792 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 May 2010 41,028 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 35,831 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 30,194 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 24,521 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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YE04 KNU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YE04 KNU, 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 YE04 KNU registered?

YE04 KNU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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