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YK04 PNS

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

48,389 mi
Last recorded48,389 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 PNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 48,389 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside and nearside (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 40,123 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 40,019 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side front & both side rear

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in steering joints

Fail 6 Mar 2024 40,019 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side front & both side rear

Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in steering joints

Pass 9 Feb 2023 39,155 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side front & both side rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in steering joints

Pass 16 Feb 2022 37,021 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

slight play in steering rack joints both side

Pass 18 Feb 2021 36,040 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side

all under vehicle surface & components general corrosion

Fail 18 Feb 2021 36,040 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side

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

all under vehicle surface & components general corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2020 34,000 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

all under vehicle surface & components general corrosion

Fail 5 Feb 2020 34,000 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

all under vehicle surface & components general corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2019 31,467 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front & both side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

front wipers slight worn

under sills inner section slight corrosion

under vehicle surface & component general corrosion

Fail 7 Feb 2019 31,467 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front & both side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

front wipers slight worn

under sills inner section slight corrosion

under vehicle surface & component general corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2018 29,866 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 28,180 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 25,421 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 23,059 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 21,423 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 19,695 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 18,971 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 17,885 miles

Wiper Blades just staerting to smear, N/S/F Tyre thinning outer edge

Pass 17 Feb 2010 13,490 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 13,490 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 8,826 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 8,826 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 6,820 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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YK04 PNS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YK04 PNS, 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 YK04 PNS registered?

YK04 PNS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 August 2004.

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The MOT history for YK04 PNS shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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