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WU54 YLO

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,008 mi
Last recorded132,008 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2019 132,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 126,506 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 125,092 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 117,033 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 108,992 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 99,169 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 99,166 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 89,959 miles

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

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/f tyre 3mm

rear wiper inop and blade split

Fail 18 Mar 2013 89,959 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/f tyre 3mm

rear wiper inop and blade split

Pass 23 Mar 2012 79,819 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 74,223 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 64,667 miles

nail n/s/r tyre

Fail 23 Mar 2010 64,667 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

nail n/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2009 52,798 miles

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

bonnet release broken n/s under dash

n/s and o/s steering gaiters twisted

Pass 20 Nov 2007 41,369 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 41,334 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 YLO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver 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 WU54 YLO, 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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What year was WU54 YLO registered?

WU54 YLO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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