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WU54 YJL

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

138,768 mi
Last recorded138,768 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 YJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 138,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 138,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 138,766 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 126,421 miles

all jacking pad areas corroded

both inner and outer sills corroded but not holed

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

rear chassis legs corroded but not holed

Fail 27 Jul 2020 126,421 miles

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

all jacking pad areas corroded

both inner and outer sills corroded but not holed

rear chassis legs corroded but not holed

Pass 16 Apr 2019 118,019 miles

All jacking pad areas corroded

Inner and outer sills corroded all round

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 118,019 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

All jacking pad areas corroded

Inner and outer sills corroded all round

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 109,062 miles

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

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

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

all jacking pad areas corroded

front out riggers corroded and holed

o/s/r brake pads 3/4 worn

outer sills corroded

rear spring assisters fitted.cant see rear springs

washers suspected to be frozen due to adverse weather/snow

Fail 19 Mar 2018 109,062 miles

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

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

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

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

all jacking pad areas corroded

front out riggers corroded and holed

o/s/r brake pads 3/4 worn

outer sills corroded

rear spring assisters fitted.cant see rear springs

washers suspected to be frozen due to adverse weather/snow

Pass 12 Apr 2017 105,041 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

all jacking pad areas corroded

all under body corroded but not holed

Fail 4 Apr 2017 105,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

all jacking pad areas corroded

all under body corroded but not holed

Pass 5 Apr 2016 100,522 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all jacking pad areas corroded

front brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 6 Oct 2014 93,236 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

frot jacking sreas slightly corroded

rear shocks slightly soft

Fail 6 Oct 2014 93,236 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

frot jacking sreas slightly corroded

rear shocks slightly soft

Pass 3 Sep 2013 84,362 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 74,712 miles

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

Some wear on o/s/f tyre inner edge

Steel rims fitted to the rear

Pass 26 Aug 2011 65,344 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 65,322 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 57,672 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 50,796 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 41,751 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 32,476 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2007 32,314 miles

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

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

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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WU54 YJL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WU54 YJL, 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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WU54 YJL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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