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2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,682 mi
Last recorded97,682 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB04 URL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 97,682 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 97,673 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking Point adjacent front subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end adjacent trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 90,737 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S and N/S (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers corroded O/S and N/S

Fail 22 Apr 2024 90,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

abs unit mount getting rusty

Pass 6 Jun 2023 86,266 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S & O/S Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underneath covered in surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all corrosion repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 86,248 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S & O/S Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underneath covered in surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 83,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 81,472 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 81,472 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 75,971 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 72,656 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 69,321 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 69,188 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 63,305 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear mountings. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wish-bone (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wish-bone (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 60,142 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 60,142 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 50,403 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside front outer tyre side wall split/cracking up

Fail 16 Jul 2013 50,403 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside front outer tyre side wall split/cracking up

Pass 17 Jul 2012 45,628 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 42,454 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 39,785 miles

nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall but does not cause bulge or expose cords

Fail 30 Jul 2010 39,785 miles

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

nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall but does not cause bulge or expose cords

Pass 22 Jul 2009 34,722 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 27,395 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 URL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 URL, 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 URL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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