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SF04 YZH

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

190,025 mi
Last recorded190,025 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF04 YZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 190,025 miles

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))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 178,213 miles

under body slight surface corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2018 157,707 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 149,604 miles

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)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 149,604 miles

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)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 149,596 miles

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 142,466 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 142,097 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 130,000 miles

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)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 130,000 miles

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)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 112,955 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 105,110 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in rear axle mounting bush

Fail 15 Mar 2014 105,110 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 105,796 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 99,082 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 90,745 miles

bonnet catch cable seized

drivers side rear reflector cracked

front/rear brake disc worn

Fail 11 Jul 2011 79,293 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 79,293 miles

alternator belt perished

passengers side front ball joint slight play

rear reflector damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2010 65,389 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 65,389 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 56,428 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 56,428 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 46,234 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 37,867 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 37,867 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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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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