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YD54 JJE

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

195,780 mi
Last recorded195,780 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 JJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 195,780 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at rear mounting point. (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2015 166,238 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 166,232 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 159,382 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 159,382 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 152,455 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 152,443 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 147,753 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 147,753 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 140,750 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 132,873 miles

Brake pad wear warning light illuminated on dash.

Cabin full of papers, tools and parts etc.

Engine had no oil on registering on dip stick.

Exhaust front pipe to turbo clamp finger missing, slight sutting / blow.

Exhaust tailpipe rear rubber mounting perished.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside front door mirror capping missing.

Nearside front tyre inside wall has slits in rubber.

Nearside passenger footwell lower dash panel hanging down. Not secured.

Nearside rear inside tyre wall has slits in rubber.

Nearside rear light lens has a crack in indicator segment. (Does have amber bulbs and clear lens)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Oil leak

SRS warning light illuminated on dash.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 28 May 2010 132,873 miles

Brake pad wear warning light illuminated on dash.

Cabin full of papers, tools and parts etc.

Engine had no oil on registering on dip stick.

Exhaust front pipe to turbo clamp finger missing, slight sutting / blow.

Exhaust tailpipe rear rubber mounting perished.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside front door mirror capping missing.

Nearside front tyre inside wall has slits in rubber.

Nearside passenger footwell lower dash panel hanging down. Not secured.

Nearside rear inside tyre wall has slits in rubber.

Nearside rear light lens has a crack in indicator segment. (Does have amber bulbs and clear lens)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Oil leak

SRS warning light illuminated on dash.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 May 2009 101,357 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 81,773 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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YD54 JJE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YD54 JJE, 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 YD54 JJE registered?

YD54 JJE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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