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RA54 YYX

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

222,199 mi
Last recorded222,199 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 YYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 222,199 miles

Corrosion to offside and nearside front jacking points

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Parking braking efficiency only just meets minimum performance requirments

Fail 16 Feb 2018 221,507 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Corrosion to offside and nearside front jacking points

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 207,148 miles

Corrosion to front outrigers

Nearside Front Brake disc scored

Fail 10 Mar 2017 206,547 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Corrosion to front outrigers

Nearside Front Brake disc scored

Pass 21 Mar 2016 192,921 miles

inner and outer rear sills corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2016 192,815 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

inner and outer rear sills corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2015 187,398 miles

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

advise general corrosion to underside of vehicle

rear sills corroded n/s+o/s

Fail 26 Feb 2015 187,330 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

advise general corrosion to underside of vehicle

rear sills corroded n/s+o/s

Pass 19 Feb 2014 181,958 miles

Offside and nearside front jacking points corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 181,884 miles

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

Front number plate deteriorated

Nearside front wheel bearing rough when rotated

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Offside and nearside front jacking points corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 175,529 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Fail 19 Feb 2013 175,376 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2012 169,125 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 162,746 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 162,582 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 155,014 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 154,695 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 146,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 146,282 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 110,146 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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RA54 YYX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 RA54 YYX, 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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RA54 YYX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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