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GN04 LYC

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

178,352 mi
Last recorded178,352 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN04 LYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 178,352 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 178,658 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 161,149 miles

Spare tyre defective

fan belt is perished

offside front headlight is damp inside

shock absorbers are defective & should be replaced

Fail 20 Feb 2014 161,147 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Spare tyre defective

fan belt is perished

offside front headlight is damp inside

Pass 14 Nov 2012 142,999 miles

diesel injector compression leak can be heard

spare tyre is worn below legal limit

Fail 14 Nov 2012 142,997 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

diesel injector compression leak can be heard

spare tyre is worn below legal limit

Pass 11 Nov 2011 130,140 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 129,353 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 115,792 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 115,792 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 100,501 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 81,895 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 61,317 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2007 61,238 miles

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

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

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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GN04 LYC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GN04 LYC, 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 GN04 LYC registered?

GN04 LYC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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