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VU04 YHE

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,773 mi
Last recorded68,773 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 YHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 68,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Chassis/Vallance corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2017 68,760 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release clasp damaged (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

General underside corrosion in and around prescribed areas

Rear lower valance holed and corroded, not within any prescribed area or load bearing area.

Pass 5 Jan 2016 62,429 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s+o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 60,074 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 54,897 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 49,324 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 39,988 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 34,484 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 26,693 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009 26,693 miles

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 18,477 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 18,471 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 14,606 miles

Cut in tread on nearside rear tyre

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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VU04 YHE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VU04 YHE, 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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VU04 YHE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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