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LY54 AYX

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

126,562 mi
Last recorded126,562 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 AYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 126,562 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point, side of suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 126,552 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust blowing around manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mounting rubber (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced X-member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 124,065 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S front flexi hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel and slight knocking noise from rack area (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 124,050 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S front flexi hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel and slight knocking noise from rack area (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 121,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight knocking noise from rack area (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 121,406 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust mounting rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 116,313 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 116,300 miles

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced JACKING POINT & SUSPENSION ARM MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 116,181 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail Front subframe mount (marked in yellow) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill panel (marked in yellow) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Sill panel corroded and holed

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

Wiper switch faulty

Pass 10 Jun 2022 116,171 miles

Both front wiper blades poor

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wash/Wiper switch damaged

Pass 19 May 2021 116,164 miles

Both front jacking points heavily corroded

Pass 5 May 2020 115,869 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 112,432 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 108,336 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 101,978 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wiper doesn't work

Fail 9 May 2017 101,977 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint Drop link insecure (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wiper doesn't work

Pass 16 May 2016 94,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre perished .

Play in steering rack inner joint nearside

Fail 13 May 2016 94,648 miles

Fuel system component leaking under bonnet on nearside (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint nearside

Pass 29 Apr 2015 86,416 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 79,597 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 79,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 73,738 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 73,685 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 64,729 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 64,729 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 51,039 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 51,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front anti-roll bar drop link upper rubber boot split

Pass 1 Mar 2010 43,315 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 43,315 miles

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

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

OFFSIDE STEERING RACK BELLOWS TWISTED

Fail 5 Dec 2008 34,673 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 34,673 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 26,837 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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LY54 AYX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 LY54 AYX, 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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LY54 AYX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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