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KR53 YTY

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

201,138 mi
Last recorded201,138 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 YTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 201,138 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 200,926 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 196,799 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion

injector chuffing

Fail 2 Aug 2021 196,795 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion

injector chuffing

Pass 5 Aug 2020 192,659 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 192,655 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 185,145 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively 2nd uj from rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

under side of vehicle prescribed areas rusty

Fail 2 Jul 2019 184,880 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s & o/s centre chassis out riggers (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively 2nd uj from rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

under side of vehicle prescribed areas rusty

Pass 18 Jun 2018 174,926 miles

Nearside chassis corroded but not considered excessive

Offside chassis corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 18 Jun 2018 174,926 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside chassis corroded but not considered excessive

Offside chassis corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 21 Aug 2017 167,985 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 153,481 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 134,695 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 29 Jul 2014 116,747 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 101,476 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/f steering rack boot twisted

pin hole centre exhaust pipe

Pass 14 Aug 2013 101,476 miles

o/s/f steering rack boot twisted

pin hole centre exhaust pipe

Pass 28 Aug 2012 88,147 miles

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

n/s/f tyre is cracking and has slight cuts on outer wall

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge. 205/65/16c

Pass 17 Jun 2011 79,089 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 75,178 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 72,152 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 63,850 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 63,846 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 53,226 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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KR53 YTY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KR53 YTY, 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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KR53 YTY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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