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YD04 MHL

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,288 mi
Last recorded169,288 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 MHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 169,288 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Fail 11 May 2015 169,288 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 14 May 2014 149,188 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 149,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 126,857 miles

nearisde and offside front anti roll bar links and inner bushes have play

nearside and offside steering rack inner tie rods have slight play

vehicle has underside corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2012 124,841 miles

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

engine management light on

leakage of exhaust gasses from #4 injector

Fail 18 Apr 2012 124,841 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake pad warning lamp on

engine management light on

leakage of exhaust gasses from #4 injector

Pass 20 Apr 2011 119,156 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 112,029 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight damage to n/s/f tyre

Fail 28 Apr 2010 112,029 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight damage to n/s/f tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2009 111,620 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 111,620 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 105,873 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 102,736 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 102,736 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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 MHL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MHL, 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 MHL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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