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VA04 UMY

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,345 mi
Last recorded118,345 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 UMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 118,345 miles

Bonnet release handle insecure

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre out-rigger corroded but not within 30cm of seatbelt mounting (5.2.6)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

front jacking points corroded but not rusted through

underside of vehicle very rusty

Fail 6 Sep 2017 118,345 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp broken (7.1.1)

Bonnet release handle insecure

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge smooth (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre out-rigger corroded but not within 30cm of seatbelt mounting (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge wearing smooth + perishing (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

front jacking points corroded but not rusted through

underside of vehicle very rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2016 116,755 miles

Bonnet release handle Insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer Edge Wearing Smooth (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre out-rigger corroded but not within 30cm of seatbelt mounting (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Edges Wearing Smooth (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (3.5.1i)

o/s/r brake pad warning light wire fowling driveshaft

Fail 5 Sep 2016 116,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wheel Arch Excessively Corroded (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Suspension Arm Mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Suspension Arm Mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Bonnet release handle Insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer Edge Wearing Smooth (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre out-rigger corroded but not within 30cm of seatbelt mounting (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Edges Wearing Smooth (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (3.5.1i)

o/s/r brake pad warning light wire fowling driveshaft

Pass 4 Sep 2015 115,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch in rusty condition

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 115,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch in rusty condition

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 114,346 miles

Both front flexes perishing

Nearside front headlight pattern getting weak

Nearside rear wheel arch corroding

Offside front tyre starting to wear low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 111,661 miles

Corrosion starting nearside rear wheel arch

Nearside headlamp pattern getting weak

Pass 12 Jul 2012 110,723 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 109,237 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 109,237 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 107,855 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 107,855 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 106,579 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 105,336 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 102,951 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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VA04 UMY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VA04 UMY, 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 VA04 UMY registered?

VA04 UMY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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