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VU04 YJG

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

93,565 mi
Last recorded93,565 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 YJG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 93,565 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 91,697 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 91,695 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 88,909 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security FLOOR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 88,644 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s around jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 88,631 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released n/s and o/s (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s around jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 87,507 miles

BONNET RELEASE CATCH SLIGHTLY DETRIOTED.

FRONT BUMPER SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON NEARSIDE .

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE FLEXI HOSE SLIGHTLY DETERIOTED.

NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR CHECKSTRAP LOOSE .

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS MINOR CRACKS.

OFFSIDE FRONT DOOR CHECK STRAP BROKEN .

OFFSIDE FRONT DOOR HAS MINOR RUST.

REAR DIFF BUSHES SLIGHTLY DETERIOTED.

STEERING RACK HAS MINOR PLAY .

VEHICLE STRUCTURE HAS SLIGHT CORROSION .

Fail 15 Oct 2019 87,507 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BONNET RELEASE CATCH SLIGHTLY DETRIOTED.

FRONT BUMPER SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON NEARSIDE .

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE FLEXI HOSE SLIGHTLY DETERIOTED.

NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR CHECKSTRAP LOOSE .

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS MINOR CRACKS.

OFFSIDE FRONT DOOR CHECK STRAP BROKEN .

OFFSIDE FRONT DOOR HAS MINOR RUST.

REAR DIFF BUSHES SLIGHTLY DETERIOTED.

STEERING RACK HAS MINOR PLAY .

VEHICLE STRUCTURE HAS SLIGHT CORROSION .

Pass 16 Oct 2018 87,251 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 87,251 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 85,779 miles

Rear exhaust section corroded/holed

Fail 31 Aug 2017 85,779 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear exhaust section corroded/holed

Pass 30 Aug 2016 81,012 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside & Offside front suspension creak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has cracks on outer edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 79,723 miles

slight oil leak around rear diff area

Pass 21 Aug 2014 79,299 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 78,211 miles

n/s/f tyre wear low to 2mm

Pass 11 Aug 2012 77,835 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)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 72,685 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 72,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 71,242 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 61,142 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 54,153 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 54,153 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 53,364 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 YJG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VU04 YJG, 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 VU04 YJG registered?

VU04 YJG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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