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YC53 LZW

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,816 mi
Last recorded118,816 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 LZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 118,816 miles

Slight general body corrision apparant.

Fail 13 Aug 2014 118,816 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Slight general body corrision apparant.

Pass 30 Jul 2013 111,053 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general body corrosion

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2012 104,751 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 84,431 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 69,147 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 69,147 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front number plate damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2009 57,333 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2008 49,249 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 37,700 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 37,640 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 26,427 miles

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

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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YC53 LZW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YC53 LZW, 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 YC53 LZW registered?

YC53 LZW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 February 2004.

Is YC53 LZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC53 LZW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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