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VU04 YHP

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

136,684 mi
Last recorded136,684 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 YHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 136,684 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Discs heat shields deteriorated. (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear lower body and wheel arches slightly corroded.

Fail 29 Apr 2019 136,684 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Discs heat shields deteriorated. (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear lower body and wheel arches slightly corroded.

Pass 30 Apr 2018 131,900 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2018 131,849 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 126,512 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 122,377 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 115,403 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 107,267 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 99,638 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 90,509 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 85,444 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 77,106 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 70,910 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 64,174 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 50,218 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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VU04 YHP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YHP, 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 YHP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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