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LY53 GJU

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

413,063 mi
Last recorded413,063 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 GJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 413,063 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively centre (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2018 413,028 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Jacking Points (6.1.B.2)

Central Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Corrosion Around Both Rear Arches

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 405,101 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise condition of rear diff mounts

corrosion to bonnet

heavy corrosion around n/ and o/s rear wheel archers some covered in tape

heavy corrosion to all four jacking points

presenter is advised this vehicle has heavy corrosion in the whole vehicle

Pass 26 Jan 2016 393,038 miles

Corrosion around all four jacking points

Corrosion to bonnet

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Heavy corrosion around rear wheel arches

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear diff mounts deteriorated

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 393,038 miles

Corrosion around all four jacking points

Corrosion to bonnet

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Heavy corrosion around rear wheel arches

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear diff mounts deteriorated

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 370,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heavy corrsion to n/s rear door pillar just out side off prescribed aera.

vehicle has general corrosion.

Fail 29 Jan 2014 344,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 344,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 320,972 miles

Nearside rfont tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Jan 2013 320,972 miles

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

Nearside rfont tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2012 289,430 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 285,017 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 259,579 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 259,560 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 227,815 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 227,746 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 218,884 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 195,337 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 176,045 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 157,338 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 140,778 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 109,133 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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LY53 GJU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LY53 GJU, 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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LY53 GJU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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