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YK04 ZMZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,601 mi
Last recorded145,601 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 145,601 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated cable broken (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced doorstep (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 145,601 miles

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

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated cable broken (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced doorstep (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 145,215 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 145,212 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both side jacking point corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 143,124 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Offside rear and centre rear ()

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 137,652 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 137,536 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 124,552 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 124,552 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 110,946 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 101,243 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 101,243 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 89,355 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 78,675 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 67,818 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 56,620 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 56,620 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 47,363 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 37,989 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 28,030 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 ZMZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YK04 ZMZ, 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 ZMZ registered?

YK04 ZMZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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