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P4 LYU

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

223,875 mi
Last recorded223,875 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 LYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 223,875 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 223,463 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 213,308 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 204,034 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 198,072 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 190,021 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Sep 2018 190,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Oct 2017 182,544 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 172,245 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 172,245 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 158,771 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 158,771 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 147,685 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 133,584 miles

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

wear discs

Fail 14 Aug 2013 133,584 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

wear discs

Pass 10 Aug 2012 125,425 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 120,789 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 120,789 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 114,583 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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 Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 106,832 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 97,906 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 81,996 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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P4 LYU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow 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 P4 LYU, 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 P4 LYU registered?

P4 LYU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 August 2004.

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