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YC54 FHD

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

201,069 mi
Last recorded201,069 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 FHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2018 201,069 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 197,415 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 193,473 miles

near side rear front rear brake pipe slighit corede

Pass 4 Jan 2016 189,740 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 182,158 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2013 175,984 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2013 175,965 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2013 169,616 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in n/s tie rod

Pass 10 Jan 2012 153,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake disk corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2012 153,252 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Handbrake warning lamp always illuminated.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake disk corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2010 133,385 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 117,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 117,454 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 98,526 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 73,838 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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YC54 FHD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple 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 YC54 FHD, 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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YC54 FHD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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