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WR04 YEG

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,119 mi
Last recorded182,119 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR04 YEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 182,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 179,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail area / ABS pump mounting (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting rear panel area (6.6.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pad wear indicator warning light on

condensation within n/s/f headlight lense

corrosion to o/s/r inner/outer wheel arch area

excessive corrosion to n/s/f chassis rail/inner wheels arch area under bonnet

front and rear jacking point areas corroded

n/s and o/s windscreen wiper rubbers split

n/s/r light lense damaged

no rear seats fitted at time of test

rear panel area corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2015 175,453 miles

Brake wear warning light on

Front jacking points slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush(inner) (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (2.4.A.3)

Rear seat not fitted to vehicle at time of test

Fail 7 Dec 2015 175,453 miles

Brake wear warning light on

Front jacking points slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush(inner) (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (2.4.A.3)

Rear seat not fitted to vehicle at time of test

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 170,161 miles

both front brake flexie hoses beginning to crack

both front indicators amber colour fadding

both front jacking points becomming corroded

both front tyres scrubbed off on edges and are close to legal limit 205/65/16c

both headlamp beam patterns poor

brake wear warning light on

nearside rear tyre outer side wall perrished

offside front metal brake pipe becomming corroded

reverse light not working

some corrosion on offside front chassis rail but not within a prescribed area

Fail 18 Dec 2014 170,160 miles

Nearside Front Additional braking device damaged (3.6.I.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brake flexie hoses beginning to crack

both front indicators amber colour fadding

both front jacking points becomming corroded

both front tyres scrubbed off on edges and are close to legal limit 205/65/16c

both headlamp beam patterns poor

brake wear warning light on

nearside rear tyre outer side wall perrished

offside front metal brake pipe becomming corroded

reverse light not working

some corrosion on offside front chassis rail but not within a prescribed area

Fail 23 Oct 2014 170,096 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 166,446 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 161,225 miles

Both front metal brake pipes corroded

Both front wipers split @ ends -close to excess-

Both gfront brake flexi hoses perished & cracking

Brake fluid level low

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake warning light on!

Centre exhaust system corroded & slight blow / leak from joints

No spare wheel fitted!

Off side front inner winf holed & corroded around ABS mounting pump! just out side of perscribed area

Off side rear inner door shut / 'D' post hoed & corroded (heavy) just out side of perscribed area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 154,658 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 150,753 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2010 150,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

parking brake release lever broken

Pass 9 Sep 2009 144,780 miles

outer sidewall of o/s/r tyre is starting to crack/craze

Pass 25 Sep 2007 119,543 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 119,591 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

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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WR04 YEG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WR04 YEG, 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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WR04 YEG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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