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GX04 YJE

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,485 mi
Last recorded142,485 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 YJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 142,485 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 142,480 miles

Emissions unable to be completed incomplete exhaust system (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 140,492 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 140,490 miles

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 139,069 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 137,133 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion forming on inner and outer sill panels and chassis rails

Fail 19 Jan 2021 137,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion forming on inner and outer sill panels and chassis rails

Pass 22 Jan 2020 135,939 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 135,937 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 132,798 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 132,758 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 126,595 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 119,217 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 111,752 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and rusty (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and rusty (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 111,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and rusty (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and rusty (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 104,221 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 99,833 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 99,833 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 93,249 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 93,249 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Engine light on / O/S/F Tyre worn outside edge/ Fuel filter light on

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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GX04 YJE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GX04 YJE, 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 GX04 YJE registered?

GX04 YJE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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