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DF04 YGV

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,138 mi
Last recorded99,138 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 YGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 99,138 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 90,287 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 83,967 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 83,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 75,066 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended various (2.4.F.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside loading door will not open from the outside

Nearside sill showing signs of corrosion not excessively weakened at this time

Offside sill showing signs of corrosion not excessively weakened at this time

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bonnet cable insecure

Pass 2 Sep 2016 74,305 miles

Both front brake discs getting worn (lipped)

Both front brake flexi pipes slight cracking

Both front jacking points corroding

Both rear brake discs getting worn (lipped)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low 195/65/15c

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 74,305 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Both front brake discs getting worn (lipped)

Both front brake flexi pipes slight cracking

Both front jacking points corroding

Both rear brake discs getting worn (lipped)

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low 195/65/15c

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 117,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Imbalance on rear parking brake operation

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe going to front flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 117,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall damaged (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Imbalance on rear parking brake operation

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe going to front flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 108,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 108,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 100,039 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 100,039 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 90,359 miles

Exhaust turbo to front pipe clamp broken

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

Fail 20 Aug 2012 90,359 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust turbo to front pipe clamp broken

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

Fail 25 Aug 2011 80,345 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 80,345 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 45,843 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged,but not throught to cords

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 39,957 miles

all brake pads worn slightly low

brake pad / fluid level warning light on

Pass 9 Sep 2008 34,481 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 31,202 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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DF04 YGV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White 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 DF04 YGV, 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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DF04 YGV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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