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LR54 YJE

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

187,472 mi
Last recorded187,472 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 YJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 187,472 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 185,776 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Chassis/subframes corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Inner and outer sills corroded

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded`

Pass 18 Dec 2023 185,433 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 180,120 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 180,101 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 179,999 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Feb 2019 168,103 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 168,103 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 163,441 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill areas (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill areas (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

front and rear lamps flickering

Fail 22 Dec 2017 163,410 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill areas (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill areas (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

front and rear lamps flickering

Pass 16 Dec 2016 163,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed side door (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 163,262 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective secondary (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed side door (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 163,145 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 163,145 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 154,418 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 154,418 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 147,931 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 147,931 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 134,101 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 133,627 miles

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

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 123,700 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 115,094 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 102,804 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 97,069 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 91,772 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 91,772 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 91,663 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 91,663 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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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LR54 YJE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 LR54 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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LR54 YJE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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