CarVerify

Free Car Check

SO53 YJL

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

158,123 mi
Last recorded158,123 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2011
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 YJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2011 158,123 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 158,327 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 144,032 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 135,029 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 119,964 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 98,055 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
Full Mercedes-benz Vito reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SO53 YJL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SO53 YJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SO53 YJL?

You can check the full history of SO53 YJL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SO53 YJL registered?

SO53 YJL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 January 2004.

Is SO53 YJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO53 YJL shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SO53 YJL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SO53 YJL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.