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WA53 YHE

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,972 mi
Last recorded65,972 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 YHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 65,972 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

various surface corrosion to underside of vehicle in many areas

Pass 11 Feb 2025 64,832 miles

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

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sill arae (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2024 63,948 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 62,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 62,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 59,758 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive undersill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 59,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive undersill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 55,436 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 53,558 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 48,364 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 44,334 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 40,891 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 30,914 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 29,911 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 27,872 miles

rear brake discs corroded especially offside

Fail 21 Aug 2014 27,867 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system deteriated

rear brake discs corroded especially offside

Pass 29 Aug 2013 26,429 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 25,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 25,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 24,944 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 23,166 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 21,964 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake Discs Corroded.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 20,584 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 16,915 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 11,898 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 9,932 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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WA53 YHE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WA53 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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What year was WA53 YHE registered?

WA53 YHE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 February 2004.

Is WA53 YHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA53 YHE shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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