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NU04 YBF

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,687 mi
Last recorded82,687 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU04 YBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 82,687 miles

Offside rear door corroded

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2018 75,846 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 67,915 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

o/s rear tyres has slight cracks

Fail 29 Jun 2017 67,915 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat to manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

o/s rear tyres has slight cracks

Pass 1 Jun 2016 93,030 miles

Body has slight corrosion all under body (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

rear shock absorbers are weak

Fail 21 Apr 2015 88,853 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 88,853 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 84,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 45,432 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 38,982 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 38,982 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Upper Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front exhaust clamp broken

Pass 5 May 2010 51,934 miles

Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 5 May 2010 51,934 miles

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

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

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

Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 41,593 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 37,548 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 May 2008 37,548 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 May 2007 34,856 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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NU04 YBF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 NU04 YBF, 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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NU04 YBF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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