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RY54 CYF

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,153 mi
Last recorded138,153 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 CYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 138,153 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 138,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 127,628 miles

both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish.

nail in o/s/f tyre.

offside steering gaiter in poor condition.

Fail 22 Oct 2015 127,628 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe broken above rear axle. emissions not tested. (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish.

nail in o/s/f tyre.

offside steering gaiter in poor condition.

Pass 7 Oct 2014 117,865 miles

both front flexi brake hoses perished, not to core yet.

centre stop lamp not working.

Pass 1 Nov 2013 107,656 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 107,656 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 Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake wear sensor light on

Pass 17 Oct 2012 91,954 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 91,954 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 77,843 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 68,924 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 55,252 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front brake hoses starting to detiorate

Pass 14 Nov 2008 44,130 miles

both front tyres damage in tread

Pass 14 Nov 2007 34,830 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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RY54 CYF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RY54 CYF, 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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RY54 CYF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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