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LY04 RUH

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

52,431 mi
Last recorded52,431 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 RUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 52,431 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 51,476 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 50,594 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 49,534 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 48,284 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 46,670 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 45,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

bonnet release lever is not connected to the cable

Pass 17 Sep 2015 44,314 miles

bonnet pull works .but not complete

some seats removed at time of test

Fail 17 Sep 2015 44,314 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

bonnet pull works .but not complete

some seats removed at time of test

Fail 30 Sep 2014 43,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 43,089 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 41,883 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 7 Sep 2012 38,706 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 7 Sep 2012 38,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 23 Sep 2011 36,432 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 36,432 miles

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 32,787 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 32,787 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 28,646 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 24,053 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 24,053 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 23 Jul 2007 108,975 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 108,975 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 RUH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RUH, 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 RUH registered?

LY04 RUH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 August 2004.

Is LY04 RUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY04 RUH shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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