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WK53 YRT

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 YRT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2025

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SUSPENSION ARM MOUNTING BRACKET CORRODED AND HAS POOR QUAILTIY PREVIOUSLY WELDED REPAIR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL/FLOORPAN AREA HEAVILYT CORRODED AND HAS MULTIPLE HOLES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS LEG (UNDER BONNET) HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SUSPENSION ARM MOUNTING AREA HEAVILY CORRODED AND BREAKING UP *** DANGEROUS! *** (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL/FLOORPAN AREA HEAVILY CORRODED AND HAS MULTIPLE HOLES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSF AND OSF SUBFRAME MOUNTING AREAS CORRODED AND HOLED (MULTIPLE) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSR AND OSR UPPER SPRING MOUNTING AREAS HEAVILY CORRODED AND BREAKING UP (BETWEEN UPP[ER SPRING MOUNTS AND FLOORPAN) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached ENTIRE REAR PANEL AND REAR FLOORPAN AREAS HEAVILY CORRODED AND HAS MULTIPLE HOLES (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

(GEARBOX )DIFFICULT TO SELECT GEARS

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

VEHICLE HAS ALL OVER CORROSION TO IUSPENSION AND FLOORPAN AREAS, INNER WHEEL ARCH LINERS PRESENT PREVENTKING INSPECTION OF THESE AREAS

Pass 5 Oct 2023 164,506 miles

Front both n/r and o/s chassis corroded , view from in engine bay'

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer sill holed

Offside Inner sill corroded

both n/s and o/f jacking points corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2023 164,432 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear pipes holed excessively (6.1.2 (a))

Front both n/r and o/s chassis corroded , view from in engine bay'

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer sill holed

Offside Inner sill corroded

both n/s and o/f jacking points corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2022 160,576 miles

EMI lamp illuminated on dash

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2022 160,575 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

EMI lamp illuminated on dash

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2021

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 152,097 miles

Central Front Body component slightly loose bar support for side steps corroded through but secure at time of test (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper chassis under bonnet corroded buy not holed at time of test (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill end corroded ok at time of test (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear sliding door lower area holed

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper chassis under bonnet corroded buy not holed at time of test (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper spring area corroded ok at time of test (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 152,816 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

advise n/s/rear arch rusty

Fail 28 Aug 2019 152,816 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and chasis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and chasis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

advise n/s/rear arch rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2018 145,371 miles

inner sills rusty

Fail 19 Jul 2018 145,371 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

inner sills rusty

Pass 14 Jul 2017 133,287 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 133,287 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Chassis leg and abs mountings (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 126,859 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 119,636 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 113,001 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 106,266 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 98,872 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 89,152 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 76,863 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 70,053 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 62,954 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 51,684 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 50,321 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

adv brake warning lamp showing on dash.....

adv rear brake pads low....

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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WK53 YRT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver 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 WK53 YRT, 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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WK53 YRT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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