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V4 LYR

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

164,429 mi
Last recorded164,429 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV4 LYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 164,429 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear LIGHT DAMAGED INNER CORNER

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 164,350 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 154,589 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside inner sill corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2024 154,589 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside inner sill corroded

Pass 2 May 2023 143,447 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside inner sill corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2023 143,437 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside inner sill corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2022 134,031 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 124,999 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2020 115,531 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Semaphore indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 115,529 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded abs control pump mounting rusted & holed (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Semaphore indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 104,741 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 104,737 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded supply to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2018 92,740 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 92,740 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 81,007 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 69,248 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 52,465 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 52,453 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Inner Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 50,517 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 46,923 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 42,532 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 38,053 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 38,053 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 53,423 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 45,759 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 23,786 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 29,411 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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V4 LYR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 V4 LYR, 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 V4 LYR registered?

V4 LYR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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