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LY04 RUC

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

163,989 mi
Last recorded163,989 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 163,989 miles

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

OIL LEAK

Fail 24 May 2017 163,989 miles

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

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

OIL LEAK

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 157,882 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Halfway up on underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Cracking on inner edge

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 May 2016 157,524 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Halfway up underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Halfway up on underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Cracking on inner edge

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2015 150,420 miles

Nearside Front 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 4 Jun 2014 138,474 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 126,131 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 107,582 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 93,466 miles

n/s mirror surround missing

Fail 24 Jun 2010 93,464 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel flap broken

n/s mirror surround missing

passenger winow inop

Pass 16 Jun 2009 128,012 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 62,959 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 62,959 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 RUC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RUC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY04 RUC registered?

LY04 RUC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 July 2004.

Is LY04 RUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY04 RUC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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