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YC04 VPE

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,440 mi
Last recorded152,440 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 VPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 152,440 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 152,421 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake (1.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed at front. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe before flex hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under sill side / step frame mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe before flex hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture metal pipe before flex hose. (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear lamp damaged.

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

bonnet release handle broken.

Pass 11 Oct 2017 149,681 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 106,864 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 102,239 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 99,132 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 95,746 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 90,463 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 90,463 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 79,970 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 75,451 miles

front brake discs have slight corrosion.

Fail 29 Apr 2009 75,451 miles

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

front brake discs have slight corrosion.

Pass 1 May 2008 72,695 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 70,257 miles

bonnet cable mechanism faulty

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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YC04 VPE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YC04 VPE, 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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YC04 VPE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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