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WU54 YLY

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,748 mi
Last recorded152,748 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 152,748 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside near jacking points (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 152,692 miles

Fuel system component leaking near filter / top of engine (unclear due to covers) (7.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken fell out when jacked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside near jacking points (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 143,222 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 132,578 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside rear wheel arch surface corrosion

offside & nearside front brake hoses slight perrished

offside rear tyre close to limit

rear brake discs worn

Fail 19 Sep 2013 132,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs worn

nearside rear wheel arch surface corrosion

offside & nearside front brake hoses slight perrished

offside rear tyre close to limit

rear brake discs worn

Pass 21 Sep 2012 119,856 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

rear brake discs worn

van generally rusty

Fail 21 Sep 2012 119,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

rear brake discs worn

van generally rusty

Pass 17 Sep 2011 104,148 miles

front brake discs worn

rear reflector cracked

rear tyres tread low

Pass 10 Sep 2010 95,328 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 94,261 miles

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

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2008 82,863 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 72,245 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

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 YLY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YLY, 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 YLY registered?

WU54 YLY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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