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YD04 MFJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

209,823 mi
Last recorded209,823 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 MFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 209,823 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 209,818 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 207,346 miles

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

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 207,346 miles

Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 201,596 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 195,672 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 195,672 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 191,442 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 191,442 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 175,649 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 161,204 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

drivers seat, height adjustment defective , seat secure

headlamp images poor

rear valance split

Pass 26 Feb 2011 472,358 miles

advise airbag light on

advise front section of front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

advise rear differential mounting showing signs of corrosion

advise various brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 26 Feb 2011 472,358 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise airbag light on

advise front section of front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

advise rear differential mounting showing signs of corrosion

advise various brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 22 Mar 2010 674,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 574,831 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

all brake pipes heavley greased

h/ brake travel starting to get low

Pass 19 Mar 2008 443,089 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 443,088 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 209,788 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 209,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YD04 MFJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YD04 MFJ, 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 YD04 MFJ registered?

YD04 MFJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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