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LY54 JVN

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

190,218 mi
Last recorded190,218 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 190,218 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end slight play

Under body has corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2019 179,346 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near Side & Off Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Near Side & Off Side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Underneath Floor Near Jacking Points Near Side & Off Side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Near Side & Off Side - Wheel Arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Near Side & Off Side - Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 179,346 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near Side & Off Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Near Side & Off Side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam Near Side (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Underneath Floor Near Jacking Points Near Side & Off Side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Near Side & Off Side - Wheel Arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Near Side & Off Side - Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 169,035 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 169,035 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both front (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 161,078 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 161,078 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 144,787 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 144,787 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 127,128 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 107,028 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 107,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 86,523 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 86,523 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 67,286 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 67,286 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 51,511 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 50,922 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 34,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 27,854 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 19,978 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 19,974 miles

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

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 JVN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 JVN, 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 LY54 JVN registered?

LY54 JVN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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