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GF54 YBN

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

159,015 mi
Last recorded159,015 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 YBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 159,015 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 159,015 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 142,609 miles

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

Offside rear lamp lens minor damage

Fail 27 Oct 2014 142,606 miles

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear lamp lens minor damage

Pass 1 Nov 2013 127,464 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 122,890 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 122,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 110,418 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 110,416 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 92,102 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 75,638 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

hand brake/foot brake reserve travel close to limit

Fail 15 Nov 2008 53,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 53,662 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 33,495 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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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GF54 YBN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GF54 YBN, 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 GF54 YBN registered?

GF54 YBN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 November 2004.

Is GF54 YBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF54 YBN shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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