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WR53 YLJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

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

RegistrationWR53 YLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025

injector leaking fumes in engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

corrosion on both front chassie legs

iner sills coverd in wax oil

Fail 3 Feb 2025

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

corrosion on right hand and left hand front chassie by subframe mountings

patch repairs on inner sills / underbody

Pass 22 Dec 2023

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

multiple patch repairs on inner sills / underbody

Fail 15 Dec 2023

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases turbo clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both no dip patterns (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play locking device loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn 2nd from front (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

multiple patch repairs on inner sills / underbody

Pass 14 Dec 2022 113,785 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 113,554 miles

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s front chassis and inner wings under bonnet (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s and n/s inner and outer sills,outriggers and jacking points. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 103,756 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Dec 2019 96,279 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 92,570 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 92,570 miles

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 86,657 miles

Nearside headlamp pattern poor.

Pass 21 Dec 2016 76,995 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges.

Fail 19 Dec 2016 76,950 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 8 Jan 2016 68,005 miles

Both front inner wings are corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Front sub frame rear mounting area corroded but no considered excessive

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

Nearside front sill corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 67,997 miles

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

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

Both front inner wings are corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Front sub frame rear mounting area corroded but no considered excessive

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

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

Nearside front sill corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 63,730 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 59,531 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 59,531 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 54,564 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 50,910 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 47,194 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 43,608 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 43,608 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 39,026 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 34,112 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 25,504 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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WR53 YLJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WR53 YLJ, 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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WR53 YLJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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