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YD54 OBV

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

119,571 mi
Last recorded119,571 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 OBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 119,571 miles

Car has age related rust underneath

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Both sides wheel arch corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 119,570 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/S/ IN MIDDLE & O/S/R OUTER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury DOOR (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 115,959 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle have age rust on it

Car have age rust underneath

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

car been extensively welded and undersealed

parking brake lever slight damage

Pass 16 Mar 2023 114,039 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear axle have age rust on it

car been extensively welded and undersealed

parking brake lever slight damage

Fail 16 Mar 2023 114,039 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear axle have age rust on it

car been extensively welded and undersealed

parking brake lever slight damage

Pass 19 Mar 2022 113,024 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output x2 osf / nsf (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 108,942 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 108,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 101,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush TOP BUSH (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R AND O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 101,909 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S/F AND O/S/F JACKING POINTS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush TOP BUSH (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R AND O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018
Pass 30 Sep 2017 82,354 miles

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

both front jacking points corroded

oil level on min

Fail 28 Sep 2017 82,307 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

both front jacking points corroded

oil level on min

Pass 26 Sep 2016 65,166 miles

Brake wear warning light on.

Front grille broken.

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 65,058 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake wear warning light on.

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

Front grille broken.

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 53,849 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 51,732 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 47,250 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 43,364 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 39,591 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 35,476 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 31,332 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 27,053 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 27,019 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 22,931 miles

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

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 OBV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YD54 OBV, 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 OBV registered?

YD54 OBV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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