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LY04 RLU

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

234,279 mi
Last recorded234,279 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 RLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 234,279 miles

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Wheel arches corroded Both

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 234,279 miles

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Wheel arches corroded Both

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 226,171 miles

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

Central offside door build up corrosion

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside+nearside jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear offside+nearside wheel arch corroded

Rear parking brakes just on limit

Windscreen wiper blade defective offside+nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

several corrosion build up underneath

Pass 14 Jun 2019 217,514 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside+nearside jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear offside+nearside wheel arch build up corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2018 209,471 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 201,803 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 193,826 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 193,584 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 186,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jun 2014 180,816 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 180,816 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 172,049 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 171,936 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 162,270 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 148,880 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 138,046 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 124,210 miles

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 28 May 2008 106,253 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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LY04 RLU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LY04 RLU, 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 LY04 RLU registered?

LY04 RLU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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