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YB04 URD

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

160,905 mi
Last recorded160,905 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB04 URD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 160,905 miles

both rear wheel arch rusty

Fail 4 Jul 2018 160,905 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear wheel arch rusty

Pass 1 Aug 2017 159,116 miles

Both rear wheelarch are corroded

Drivers seat worn

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens frosted (1.7.5a)

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

OS rack gaitor twisted

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To the rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Temporary repair to the OSR light unit

Fail 1 Aug 2017 159,116 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear wheelarch are corroded

Drivers seat worn

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens frosted (1.7.5a)

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

OS rack gaitor twisted

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To the rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Temporary repair to the OSR light unit

Pass 25 Jul 2016 94,279 miles

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

NS and OS outer sill areas weak with corrosion

Surface corrosion to both rear wheelarchs and vehicle body

Temporary repairs made to the OSR light unit

Fail 22 Jul 2016 94,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lens frosted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure Mounting brackets broken (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

NS and OS outer sill areas weak with corrosion

Surface corrosion to both rear wheelarchs and vehicle body

Temporary repairs made to the OSR light unit

Pass 10 Aug 2015 82,922 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 82,921 miles

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both centre d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 74,489 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 74,489 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever missing (3.1.3a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet release lever faulty

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 May 2013 53,136 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 53,133 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 51,802 miles

slight movement in nearside front anti roll bar bush

Fail 24 Feb 2012 51,802 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

air bag light on dash

slight movement in nearside front anti roll bar bush

Pass 19 Jan 2011 49,740 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 49,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 47,486 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 39,509 miles

rear tyres getting low

Fail 13 Nov 2008 39,509 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear tyres getting low

Pass 30 Nov 2007 30,252 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 29,994 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 URD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 URD, 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 URD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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