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LX04 YGR

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,502 mi
Last recorded125,502 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 YGR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 125,502 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front and nearside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear and nearside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 121,906 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 118,875 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

both centre under side outer panels corroded holed not within prescribed area

Fail 9 Feb 2024 118,873 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall as marked 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

both centre under side outer panels corroded holed not within prescribed area

Fail 26 Jan 2024 118,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Front inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Front and rear inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Differential mounting bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 115,528 miles

Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres on 3mm Rear tyres on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2022 112,096 miles

Central Front nearside and offside outrigger fillet panels to inner sills corroded

Front nearside and offside jacking points corroded

Front subframe rear mount areas corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexible hose corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front seat belt slow in retraction

Offside Front tyre worn close to limit 3mm

Rear chassis rails / suspension arms / suspension arm mount areas - corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2022 112,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high dipped beam (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust system holed and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front nearside and offside outrigger fillet panels to inner sills corroded

Front nearside and offside jacking points corroded

Front subframe rear mount areas corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexible hose corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front seat belt slow in retraction

Offside Front tyre worn close to limit 3mm

Rear chassis rails / suspension arms / suspension arm mount areas - corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2021 107,572 miles

Nearside Front driving lamp glass damage - temporary repair

Nearside Rear tyre-wall cut

Offside Front brake pipe corroding

Offside Front headlight condensation - beam image diffused

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge - close to cords

Rear chassis rails corroded

Rear exhaust tailpipe corroded

Rear nearside and offside wheel arches corroded

fuel filler flap lower hinge broken

Pass 30 Jan 2020 103,286 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s ARB front link arms slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lamps lens foggy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 103,286 miles

Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose o/s and n/s front wheel studs missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s ARB front link arms slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lamps lens foggy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 98,628 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s lens starting to mist over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose tail pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 93,543 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 92,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside headlamps (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 86,684 miles

slight corrosion on o/s jacking point

slight play in n/s and o/s front drop links

Fail 31 Jan 2017 86,684 miles

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

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

emissions to clean a reading

Pass 11 Feb 2016 80,260 miles

Front pads 3/4 worn

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear differential rubber mounts slightly deteriorated does not meet the requirements to fail

slight play in o/s inner steering arm

Fail 11 Feb 2016 80,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front pads 3/4 worn

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear differential rubber mounts slightly deteriorated does not meet the requirements to fail

slight play in o/s inner steering arm

Pass 14 Feb 2015 73,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 66,873 miles

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

offside rack end has slight play

Fail 18 Feb 2014 66,873 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

offside front lower main beam spot light not working

offside rack end has slight play

Pass 20 Mar 2013 65,976 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 65,976 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 61,896 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 61,333 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 54,041 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 54,041 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 49,706 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 49,703 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 44,278 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 23,630 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 14,736 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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LX04 YGR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LX04 YGR, 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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LX04 YGR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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