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YA04 BZL

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,458 mi
Last recorded92,458 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 BZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 92,458 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 78,605 miles

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

Nearside door missing door card

Nearside sliding door corroded at sill

wipers smear screen

Pass 18 Dec 2014 78,275 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

boot corrosion

front number plate damaged

Fail 17 Dec 2014 78,275 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

boot corrosion

front number plate damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2013 72,677 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 63,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2012 63,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 49,579 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 49,579 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 41,548 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 41,547 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 31,655 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 31,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 23,349 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 23,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres scrubbing on outer edges

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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YA04 BZL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YA04 BZL, 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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YA04 BZL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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