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WK53 YRU

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,100 mi
Last recorded128,100 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 YRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 128,100 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 128,100 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 93,617 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 86,197 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 82,575 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

indicator stork loose

n/s & o/s rear brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s front brake pipe corroded

prop shaft UJ in very poor condition

rear brake pads worn

slight play in n/s front roll bar link

Fail 16 May 2016 82,541 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26" (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28" (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured nsf/nsr/osr (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os inner brake pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 79,148 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 76,244 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 71,927 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 66,166 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 53,332 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 44,374 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 44,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 39,190 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall

Fail 20 Feb 2008 39,190 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall

Pass 5 Jan 2007 28,834 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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WK53 YRU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YRU, 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 YRU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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