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J666 YAG

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

261,748 mi
Last recorded261,748 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ666 YAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2025 261,748 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 250,834 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2023 242,854 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 235,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight corrosion under vehicle also been underseal.

Fail 22 Nov 2022 235,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight corrosion under vehicle also been underseal.

Pass 2 Nov 2021 221,809 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 221,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 205,604 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 185,606 miles

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2018 172,821 miles
Pass 29 May 2017 164,000 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 151,517 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 151,517 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2016 151,181 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

205/65/16C FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY AND DAMAGED

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

Pass 14 May 2015 133,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2014 118,088 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 118,088 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 101,692 miles

brake pedal anti-slip device showing signs of wear

general condition of vehicle underbody (rusty)

Pass 4 May 2012 82,528 miles

both front tyres getting low

both rear tyres nearing limit

brake pedal anti-slip device showing signs of wear.

Pass 12 May 2011 65,209 miles

both rear indicators starting to flash white

brake pedal anti-slip device showing signs of wear

Fail 12 May 2011 65,209 miles

brake pedal anti-slip device showing signs of wear

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

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

both rear indicators starting to flash white

Pass 30 Mar 2010 52,129 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 52,129 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 45,920 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 45,890 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 24 May 2008 37,290 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 27,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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J666 YAG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J666 YAG, 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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J666 YAG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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