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YC54 YKT

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

221,739 mi
Last recorded221,739 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 YKT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2017 221,739 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/f subframe within 12" (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f subframe mounting within 12" (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded as marked within 12" o/s/r (2.4.A.3)

offside and nearside body mountings excessively corroded

offside and nearside inner sills holed and corroded

rear complete valance/crossmember excessively corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2016 209,014 miles

front brake pads low

n/s outrigger holed and corroded

n/s/f indicator white....n/s/r indicator white

poor pattern from offside headlamp

Pass 23 Dec 2015 196,146 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust in poor condition (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear light lens damaged

bodywork in poor condition

front ARB links and mountings worn

n/s rack boot twisted

n/s/f bumper repaired with tape

Pass 17 Dec 2014 181,362 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both rack boots twisted

engine management light on

n/s/f wing and bumper repaired with tape

o/s/r light lens repaired

Pass 18 Dec 2013 163,722 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 163,720 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake pad lamp on

Pass 21 Dec 2012 143,720 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 122,243 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 20 Dec 2010 100,909 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 80,814 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 54,835 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 36,038 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)

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 YKT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue 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 YC54 YKT, 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 YKT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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