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RY54 XYU

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,356 mi
Last recorded149,356 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 XYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 149,356 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 125,428 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet cable broken so you have to use pliers to open bonnet

nearside rear driveshaft oil seal leaking

Fail 9 Dec 2013 125,428 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet cable broken so you have to use pliers to open bonnet

nearside rear driveshaft oil seal leaking

Fail 29 Nov 2012 94,637 miles

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

nearside rear tyre inner edge devoid of tread .

Pass 29 Nov 2012 94,637 miles

nearside rear tyre inner edge devoid of tread .

Pass 22 Nov 2011 71,033 miles

n/s/f tyre poor condition

o/s/f tyre worn low

Fail 21 Nov 2011 71,033 miles

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

n/s/f tyre poor condition

o/s/f tyre worn low

Pass 10 Nov 2010 52,246 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 52,246 miles

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

tyre wear starting

Pass 5 Nov 2009 32,591 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 25,128 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 18,537 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 XYU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RY54 XYU, 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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What year was RY54 XYU registered?

RY54 XYU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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The MOT history for RY54 XYU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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