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WU54 YLD

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

423,401 mi
Last recorded423,401 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 YLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2020 423,401 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 413,422 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

under neath corroded various parts

Pass 25 Jan 2018 397,116 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 397,116 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 363,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 343,400 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 196,422 miles

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

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 292,022 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 292,022 miles

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

Oil leak

Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 281,785 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 281,784 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 158,896 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 158,896 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 134,529 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 134,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 110,229 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 87,954 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 YLD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WU54 YLD, 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 YLD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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