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MV53 YHY

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,214 mi
Last recorded162,214 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 YHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 162,214 miles

both front brake hoses pershing

both front tyres bald on edges and close to legal limit

near side rear tyre low close to limit

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 11 May 2011 162,089 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front brake hoses pershing

both front tyres bald on edges and close to legal limit

near side rear tyre low close to limit

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 6 May 2010 133,180 miles

offside front brake hose pearishing

Pass 13 May 2009 104,868 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 65,081 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 64,534 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 30,497 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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MV53 YHY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 MV53 YHY, 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 MV53 YHY registered?

MV53 YHY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 January 2004.

Is MV53 YHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV53 YHY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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