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WU54 YJR

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

295,614 mi
Last recorded295,614 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 YJR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 295,614 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded into steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose tail pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

corrosion both rear sliding doors(lower) and wheel arch areas

offside front tyre worn both edges

various corrosion underside of vehicle,jacking points corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2022 295,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded into steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose tail pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

corrosion both rear sliding doors(lower) and wheel arch areas

offside front tyre worn both edges

various corrosion underside of vehicle,jacking points corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2021 292,114 miles

Intercooler pipe insecure

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear Lower side door corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2021 292,114 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Intercooler pipe insecure

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear Lower side door corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 291,794 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rears.. (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested missing rear tail pipe.. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel.. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that it permits the entry of exhaust fumes due to missing tail pipe.. (6.2.1 (c) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front/rears.. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill panel.. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both... (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sill panels..Areas surrounding front subframe mounts..All outriggers..General rust on under side of vehicle.. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal various on vehicle.. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 282,335 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears at rear sections. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake has little reserve travel.

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive areas surrounding front subframe mounting points. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general under side rust present. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 175,291 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears at rear sections. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake has little reserve travel.

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive areas surrounding front subframe mounting points. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general under side rust present. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 165,878 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rust present both outer sill panels..also under side of vehicle in places.

Fail 13 Mar 2018 165,686 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rust present both outer sill panels..also under side of vehicle in places.

Pass 29 Mar 2017 158,851 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 158,851 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 155,887 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight misting on fuel pipes.

Fail 9 Mar 2016 155,832 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 147,974 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Fail 5 Jan 2015 147,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 141,716 miles

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

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

brake pipes above fueltank not checked fully

one passenger seat fitted at time of test (nearside front)

Fail 7 Apr 2012 141,069 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 141,069 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 125,400 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 108,988 miles

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

advise screen has minor chips in swept area.

Fail 23 Mar 2010 108,988 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise screen has minor chips in swept area.

Pass 20 Mar 2009 95,411 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 73,584 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 73,584 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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WU54 YJR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 YJR, 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 YJR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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