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WR53 YLK

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,673 mi
Last recorded103,673 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 YLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 103,673 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear cross member (2.4.A.3)

slight corrosion on rear arches

Fail 14 Oct 2017 103,544 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside out rigger (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear cross member (2.4.A.3)

slight corrosion on rear arches

Pass 7 Jul 2016 96,925 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 96,822 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion nearside and offside rear arches (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion offside side door (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion rear tail gate (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage nearside front door (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside floor to sill (around jacking points) (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear crossmember (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 86,557 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 80,949 miles

outter edge of offside front tyre wearing

Pass 24 Jul 2012 76,840 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 76,837 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 73,319 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 70,081 miles

Advise long travel on foot/handbrake lever

Advise rear number plate slightly faded

Advise slight play anti-roll bar link nearside

Pass 11 Jan 2010 64,085 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 64,017 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 57,511 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 51,738 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2008 51,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 46,803 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 YLK 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 68.8%.

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 WR53 YLK, 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 YLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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