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YC54 YJF

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,185 mi
Last recorded172,185 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 YJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 172,185 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 172,184 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Bonnet release handle damaged

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside repeater lens missing

Parking brake release handle modified/ damaged

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Mar 2013 164,256 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 149,889 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s and o/s front rack boots twisted

Pass 20 Oct 2010 131,587 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s rack gaiters twisted

n/s/r reflector damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2009 114,063 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 114,062 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 96,525 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 75,667 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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 YJF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YJF, 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 YC54 YJF registered?

YC54 YJF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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