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YC54 YJY

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

189,760 mi
Last recorded189,760 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 YJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2019 189,760 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s entire sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/f & o/s/f jacking area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r & o/s/r inner wheel arch to sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s/r & o/s/r coil springs delaminated & corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2019 189,760 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer & inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s entire sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/f & o/s/f jacking area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r & o/s/r inner wheel arch to sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s/r & o/s/r coil springs delaminated & corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2018 158,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 153,810 miles

Offside Front slight corrosion to inner wing

Fail 14 Jul 2017 153,810 miles

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

Offside Front slight corrosion to inner wing

Pass 29 Jul 2016 149,378 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 149,376 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 146,604 miles

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Chip in windscreen

Offside front seatbelt clasp damaged but still working

Welding repairs are heavily covered with underseal and/or sealant

Fail 28 Oct 2015 146,545 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure Top bolt (2.7.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Brake pad warning light on

Chip in windscreen

Offside front seatbelt clasp damaged but still working

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2014 133,945 miles

OS REAR OUTER AND NS REAR INNER WHEEL RIMS DAMAGED NS FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODED PLAY IN BOTH FRONT ANTI ROLL LINKS

Pass 3 Sep 2013 119,205 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 119,202 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2012 86,084 miles

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

Drivers side window winder does not work at time of test.

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 86,084 miles

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

Drivers side window winder does not work at time of test.

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 84,483 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 84,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 68,750 miles

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

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

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

engine light on

osf mirror glass cracked

Fail 1 Feb 2011 68,706 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine light on

osf mirror glass cracked

Pass 4 Feb 2010 49,319 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2010 49,316 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 36,727 miles

wiper split

Pass 8 Jan 2008 30,475 miles

travel on handbrake

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 YJY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YJY, 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 YJY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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