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ML54 YGR

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

180,079 mi
Last recorded180,079 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 YGR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 180,079 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2022

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 2 Apr 2021 2,160 miles

all welding repairs heavily undersealed

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 9 Dec 2020

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside sills corroded

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside covered with underseal

Pass 4 Nov 2019 177,148 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 177,109 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 171,243 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 165,742 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2017 165,742 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 157,430 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 147,895 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust system rusty

slight rust on underside of vehicle

some wear in front and rear suspension bushes

Pass 28 Nov 2014 140,143 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 129,362 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 129,301 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 116,839 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 106,750 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 106,750 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 98,756 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 83,296 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 68,933 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2007 56,838 miles

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 56,838 miles

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

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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ML54 YGR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey 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 ML54 YGR, 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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ML54 YGR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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