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LX04 YGZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,775 mi
Last recorded137,775 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 YGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2015 137,775 miles

Exhaust corroded and minor leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 124,289 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 108,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Long footbrake travel.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside registration plate lamp dim.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 108,250 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Long footbrake travel.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside registration plate lamp dim.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 100,724 miles

DAMAGE TO N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS

N/S WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 100,716 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

DAMAGE TO N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS

N/S WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 95,060 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 95,051 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 81,868 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 81,860 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 72,734 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/f mirror glass cracked

Fail 23 Apr 2009 72,724 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/f mirror glass cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2008 51,676 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 51,676 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 24,036 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 YGZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YGZ, 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 YGZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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