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RE04 YSY

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

168,725 mi
Last recorded168,725 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE04 YSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 168,725 miles

all four brake hoses perished

both number plates deterioated

both wheel arches corroded

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

nsr lamp unit cracked

stone chip in screen but not in drivers view of the road

Pass 5 Apr 2019 161,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

both front brake hoses starting to perish

front and rear number plates deteriorated but still readable

rear cross member corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2019 160,968 miles

Brake performance not tested brake test not done due to broken spring. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken nsf coil spring broken at bottom and fouling tyre. VEHICLE IS DANGEROUS. RECOMMEND NOT TO BE DRIVEN. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury osr wheel arch very corroded with sharp edges. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength osr outer and under sill corroded within 30 cm of suspension mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded nsr and osr brake pipes excessively corroded at hose ends. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses starting to perish. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf and osf brake pipes corroded at hose ends. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside os sliding door very corroded at the bottom.

Rear rear cross member corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area.

Pass 28 Mar 2018 156,150 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nsr front to rear brake pipe beginning to corrode at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear nsr light cluster cracked.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded osf brake pipe beginning to corrode. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear osr sliding door corroded at the bottom of the door.

Offside Rear osr wheel arch corroded.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disks corroded. (3.5.1i)

Rear rear exhaust tail pipe corroded.

Rear rear tailgate corroded

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 156,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nsr chassis/jacking point has excessive corrosion within 30cm of nsr front spring mounting point. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nsr sill/chassis has excessive corrosion within 30cm of nsr leaf spring front mounting point. (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion nsr wheel arch has corrosion and accident damaged. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nsr front to rear brake pipe beginning to corrode at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear nsr light cluster cracked.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded osf brake pipe beginning to corrode. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear osr sliding door corroded at the bottom of the door.

Offside Rear osr wheel arch corroded.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disks corroded. (3.5.1i)

Rear rear exhaust tail pipe corroded.

Rear rear tailgate corroded

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 152,327 miles

Both front headlamp lenes getting misted over

General corrosion on underside vehicle

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 151,975 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and outrigger (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

general corrosion on under side of vehicle

Pass 14 Apr 2016 147,180 miles

slight knock from steering when wheel rocked from side to side

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both outer sills weakened by corrosion

general corrosion around vehicle

osf brake pads wearing thin

Fail 17 Mar 2016 146,694 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

general corrosion under and around vehicle

ns inner sill and both outer sills weakened by corrosion

ns reg plate lamp dull

osf brake pads wearing thin

slight knock from steering rack when steering wheel is rocked from side to side

Pass 19 Mar 2015 138,635 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear wheel arches corroding

corrosion starting on under side of vehicle in several places

Pass 16 Apr 2014 129,965 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 119,085 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 119,085 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 110,484 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 103,472 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 94,058 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 80,453 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 80,437 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 70,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 70,600 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 63,385 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 63,385 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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RE04 YSY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 RE04 YSY, 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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RE04 YSY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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