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YC54 YYA

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

188,214 mi
Last recorded188,214 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 May 2015 188,214 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both sill's slightly corroded

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 9 May 2014 171,171 miles

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

Oil leak

brake pad wear light on dash

Fail 30 Apr 2014 170,285 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake pad wear light on dash

Pass 26 Apr 2013 155,469 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2012 133,367 miles

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2011 114,985 miles

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

nearside rear lamp unit slightly damp inside

Pass 14 Apr 2010 98,134 miles

offside rear back door damaged slightly

offside rear light lens damaged slightly

Fail 14 Apr 2010 98,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside rear back door damaged slightly

offside rear light lens damaged slightly

Fail 14 Apr 2009 142,240 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 142,240 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 61,494 miles

oil over o-s-r suspension arm bush

Fail 1 Nov 2007 61,295 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Lower Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

brake fluid low

brake warning light on

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 YYA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 YYA, 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 YYA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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