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157,429 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside front headlamp slightly loose
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both nearside and offside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both nearside and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both nearside and offside front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both nearside and offside front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released Both nearside and offside rear (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside front headlamp slightly loose
Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both sides. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Body not fully secure o.s.f bumper . n.s.r wing corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged lose ()
Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged damage ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
n/s step area corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
n/s step area corroded
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside parking brake slightly low
nearside rear tyre side walls poor condition
slight travel parking brake pedal
slight travel parking brake
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
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PL04 LYU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 PL04 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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PL04 LYU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 June 2004.
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