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YC54 YJV

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,742 mi
Last recorded102,742 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 YJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 102,742 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2017 102,735 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 91,892 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 91,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 83,317 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 83,317 miles

Offside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 75,871 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine oil low level

o/s/f tyre ,n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing worn

Pass 14 Aug 2013 69,546 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 69,546 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 58,394 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 55,791 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 50,775 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 50,775 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 44,034 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 38,558 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 38,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 YJV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YC54 YJV, 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 YJV registered?

YC54 YJV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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