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VU53 CYC

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

161,624 mi
Last recorded161,624 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 CYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 161,624 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 159,997 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 159,997 miles

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 158,902 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 158,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 156,477 miles

surface rust underbody etc etc

Pass 21 Oct 2019 154,051 miles

lots of surface rust underbody etc

number plate lights slighly dim

outer sills rusty not in prescribed area

Pass 7 Nov 2018 153,004 miles

Body rusty upper and under.

Corrosion on sills both sides.

Dipped headlight beam images becoming weak both sides.

General surface rust on under body and chassis.

Registration plate lamps slightly dim.

Fail 22 Oct 2018 152,982 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill within prescribed area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch corroded with sharp edges. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill within prescribed area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Body rusty.

Corrosion on outer sills both sides. not part of chassis.

Dipped headlight beam images becoming weak both sides.

Registration lamps slightly dim.

Pass 2 Aug 2017 145,024 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 139,537 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 139,535 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 130,656 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 130,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 127,940 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

rear number plate loose

Fail 27 Mar 2013 123,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 27 Mar 2013 123,188 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 12 Mar 2012 116,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 108,120 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 97,385 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 89,073 miles

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

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

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

vision of brake pipes over fuel tank restricted

Pass 4 Feb 2008 62,134 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 43,707 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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VU53 CYC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VU53 CYC, 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 VU53 CYC registered?

VU53 CYC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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