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PL04 LYU

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,429 mi
Last recorded157,429 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 LYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 157,429 miles

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))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 157,421 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 155,753 miles

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))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 148,988 miles

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))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 148,988 miles

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))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 148,968 miles

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))

Pass 17 May 2019 142,681 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 142,681 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 129,671 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s step area corroded

Fail 18 May 2018 129,667 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 126,442 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 115,050 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 115,050 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 100,506 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 92,599 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 92,599 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 87,758 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 85,343 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 74,125 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 58,974 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 50,037 miles

nearside parking brake slightly low

nearside rear tyre side walls poor condition

slight travel parking brake pedal

Pass 19 Jun 2008 41,220 miles

slight travel parking brake

Pass 21 Jun 2007 31,248 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 31,248 miles

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)

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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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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