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YB04 AUT

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,434 mi
Last recorded110,434 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB04 AUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 110,434 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 110,418 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 107,990 miles

Coolant leak water pump ()

Front brake discs badly corroded

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion back panel (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 107,977 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Coolant leak water pump ()

Front brake discs badly corroded

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion back panel (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 101,220 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear quarter panel damaged but no sharp edges

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both inner and nearside outer sills (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 101,218 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis at suspension arm mounting (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering centre chassis out rigger (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear quarter panel damaged but no sharp edges

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both inner and nearside outer sills (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 92,844 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake backing plates corroded

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Sep 2014 92,844 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

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

brake backing plates corroded

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Jul 2013 82,338 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Jul 2013 82,338 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Apr 2012 74,242 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 74,242 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 68,253 miles

rear no plate poor

Fail 21 Jul 2011 68,253 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

rear no plate poor

Pass 8 Jul 2010 58,457 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 58,457 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 51,264 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 44,829 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 44,826 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 36,162 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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YB04 AUT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YB04 AUT, 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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YB04 AUT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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