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YC04 VRB

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

128,967 mi
Last recorded128,967 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 VRB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 128,967 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 123,803 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 114,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 114,875 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 103,942 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

handbrake lever damaged.

nearside front tyre wearing on edges,offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 31 May 2019 103,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

handbrake lever damaged.

Pass 25 Jun 2018 91,867 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear wheel arches and sills corroded.

Fail 25 Jun 2018 91,867 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear wheel arches and sills corroded.

Pass 22 Jun 2017 79,187 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 76,224 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 76,224 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 71,661 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted and unable to check the seat belt

Fail 17 Aug 2015 71,661 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted and unable to check the seat belt

Pass 28 Jul 2014 66,740 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 66,739 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 61,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 55,017 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 17 Aug 2011 51,388 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 51,388 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 45,225 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 45,225 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 41,462 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 41,462 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 38,477 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 34,800 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 34,797 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 VRB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YC04 VRB, 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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What year was YC04 VRB registered?

YC04 VRB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 July 2004.

Is YC04 VRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC04 VRB shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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