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LW04 YRV

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

243,344 mi
Last recorded243,344 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW04 YRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 243,344 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 218,338 miles

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

front head lights are missty

ofside front mirror has slight damage

Pass 31 Mar 2014 190,749 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 164,155 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2012 149,114 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 134,785 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 134,785 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 126,280 miles

N/s outer sill damaged

N/s/f tyre damaged on outer sidewall and on treads

Oil leak

Propshaft sliding joint worn

Fail 12 Mar 2010 126,628 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

N/s outer sill damaged

N/s/f tyre damaged on outer sidewall and on treads

Oil leak

Propshaft sliding joint worn

Pass 7 Apr 2009 116,993 miles

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

Front wiper starting to smeer

N/s sill damaged

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/s seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 116,993 miles

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

Front wiper starting to smeer

N/s sill damaged

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/s seat belt slow to retract

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 99,672 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 99,670 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 99,670 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 75,262 miles

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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LW04 YRV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LW04 YRV, 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 LW04 YRV registered?

LW04 YRV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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