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BF53 VYA

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

142,374 mi
Last recorded142,374 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 VYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 142,374 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 142,374 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 133,793 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 125,565 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 111,658 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 95,141 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 82,266 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 67,565 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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BF53 VYA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BF53 VYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BF53 VYA?

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What year was BF53 VYA registered?

BF53 VYA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 February 2004.

Is BF53 VYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 VYA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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