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YE04 KOA

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

198,809 mi
Last recorded198,809 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE04 KOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 198,809 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

underbody covered in underseal

Fail 13 Mar 2025 198,809 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 13 Jan 2024 190,327 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front break pipe corroded,covered in geases or other material

rear suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides

under body covered in underseal

Fail 13 Jan 2024 190,327 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front break pipe corroded,covered in geases or other material

rear suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides

under body covered in underseal

Pass 6 Oct 2022 185,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2022 185,327 miles

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

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative both sides (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened marked in chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened marked in chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front jacking points corroded both sides

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

clutch master cylinder leaking at pedal

oil level low

Pass 8 Jun 2021 182,001 miles

Bonnet open cable insecure.

Both side front & rear brake disc has rust.

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate crack.

Nearside Front Headlamp foggy.

Offside Front Inner sill corroded.

Reverse lamp not working properly.

Fail 4 Jun 2021 182,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet open cable insecure.

Both side front & rear brake disc has rust.

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate crack.

Nearside Front Headlamp foggy.

Offside Front Inner sill corroded.

Reverse lamp not working properly.

Pass 27 Mar 2018 176,751 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 163,109 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 163,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 140,270 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 133,332 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 121,110 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 111,155 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 111,155 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 100,017 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 86,619 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 86,619 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 73,637 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 73,637 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 May 2007 59,840 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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YE04 KOA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YE04 KOA, 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 KOA registered?

YE04 KOA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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