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YD04 MFN

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

570,962 mi
Last recorded570,962 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 570,962 miles

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

advise brake pipes coated in grease

advise child seat fitted unable to test belt

advise underbody coated in underseal

Fail 19 Sep 2015 570,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

advise brake pipes coated in grease

advise child seat fitted unable to test belt

advise underbody coated in underseal

Pass 23 Sep 2014 558,580 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pad warning light illuminated on dash but pads good

slight scrubbing on front tyres

underbody coated in underseal

Pass 31 May 2013 546,144 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light illuminated but pads o/k

Fail 28 May 2013 546,114 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

brake pad warning light illuminated but pads o/k

Pass 25 May 2012 531,909 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 531,909 miles

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2011 512,333 miles

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

pad warning light on dash

Fail 17 May 2011 512,333 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

pad warning light on dash

Pass 19 Apr 2010 716,714 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f tyre scrubbing

Pass 25 Feb 2009 362,203 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 29 Feb 2008 294,659 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 225,006 miles

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 MFN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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