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DA53 SYF

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

141,912 mi
Last recorded141,912 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 SYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2026 141,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor by suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis under ABS unit (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor by suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2025 138,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cassis by spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ABS pump mounting area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

park brake has little reserve travel

rear diff has some movement (play

Fail 16 Sep 2025 138,165 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor around outer swing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor by outer swing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cassis by spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ABS pump mounting area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

park brake has little reserve travel

rear diff has some movement (play

Pass 4 Sep 2024 127,768 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by ABS pump mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

play in rear diff

slight play in rear inner c/v joints

Fail 2 Sep 2024 127,768 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by ABS pump mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

play in rear diff

slight play in rear inner c/v joints

Pass 26 Sep 2023 120,656 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 120,656 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 119,532 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 118,409 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 117,323 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 117,307 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 107,970 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front pads not visible due to wheel/ trim design

rear pads not visible due to wheel/ trim design

Fail 11 Apr 2019 107,970 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front pads not visible due to wheel/ trim design

rear pads not visible due to wheel/ trim design

Pass 19 Mar 2018 102,300 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 102,281 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2017 101,205 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 94,165 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 94,165 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 93,353 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2014 88,549 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 85,389 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 82,476 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 5 May 2011 79,450 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 79,450 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 76,340 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 72,968 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 72,962 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 70,434 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2007 66,555 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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DA53 SYF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 DA53 SYF, 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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DA53 SYF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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