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LY54 JVA

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 JVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2024

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch suspension mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch suspension mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 197,044 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

filler in offside outer sill

Fail 17 Aug 2023

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and exhaust back box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

body filler in offside rear outer sill

Pass 12 Aug 2022

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

rear both rear jacking points corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2021

Rear both rear jacking points corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2021

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear both rear jacking points corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2019 171,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear both rear jacking points corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2018 158,194 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Non standard suspension fitted at time of test

Offside Front Wing mirror outer casing missing at time of test

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four ()

Fail 27 Nov 2018 158,194 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Non standard suspension fitted at time of test

Offside Front Wing mirror outer casing missing at time of test

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four ()

Pass 14 Sep 2017 151,243 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 144,365 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 144,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

bonnet release handle brokern

Pass 12 Jan 2015 121,316 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 121,316 miles

Inner Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 111,106 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Obligatory mirror slightly cracked - vision not affected

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 111,106 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Obligatory mirror slightly cracked - vision not affected

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 105,220 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 95,853 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 85,721 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 67,826 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 49,232 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 49,232 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 JVA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 JVA, 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 JVA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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