MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,025 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
under body slight surface corrosion
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
front and rear suspension area and mounting has corrosion
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of front subframe (2.4.A.3)
General corrosion - doors, tailgate, underneath.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded above chassis rail (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak Engine ()
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sills both sides (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of front subframe (2.4.A.3)
General corrosion - doors, tailgate, underneath.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded above chassis rail (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak Engine ()
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sills both sides (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid Both (3.5.1h)
Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Braking system leaking Both rear calipers (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
General corrosion - doors, panels, tailgate, floors etc.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded On top of chassis rail in engine bay (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak Engine ()
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner/outer sills both sides of vehicle. (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded not yet excessive (3.6.B.2c)
rust at both front inner wheel arches --- not prescribed area
rust at o/s/rear brake splash guard
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring broken lower coil (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded not quite excessive (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside n/s park brake effort very low
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearly excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear excessive rust at o/s/rear brake splash guard
excessive rust /holes in rear chassis cross member
excessive rust at n/s and o/s center chassis outriggers --- not quite in prescribed area
vehicle generally very rustey underneath
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight play in rear axle mounting bush
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight play in rear axle mounting bush
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
brake pad wear indicator light on
drivers side wheel arch corroded
passengers side door corroded
tail gate corroded
bonnet catch cable seized
drivers side rear reflector cracked
front/rear brake disc worn
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
alternator belt perished
passengers side front ball joint slight play
rear reflector damaged
alternator belt perished
passengers side front ball joint slight play
rear reflector damaged
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SF04 YZH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 SF04 YZH, 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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SF04 YZH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 June 2004.
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