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YD54 VCX

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,435 mi
Last recorded111,435 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 VCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 111,435 miles

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

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

Offside Front slight play in rack end

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 111,408 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front slight play in rack end

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 98,901 miles

n/s/r lens damaged

o/s/f inner rack end slight play

o/s/r jack point rubber missing

o/s/r wheel arch corrosion

o/s/r wheel rim inner edge slight damage

Fail 20 Oct 2014 98,901 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

n/s/r lens damaged

o/s/f inner rack end slight play

o/s/r jack point rubber missing

o/s/r wheel arch corrosion

o/s/r wheel rim inner edge slight damage

Fail 28 Oct 2013 89,156 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear discs pitting

Pass 28 Oct 2013 89,156 miles

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

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

rear discs pitting

Pass 8 Oct 2012 76,883 miles

front grille damaged

n/s/f rack gaiter deteriorated

o/s/f rack end slight play maybe?

o/s/r jack point rubber missing

Fail 5 Oct 2012 76,883 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front grille damaged

n/s/f rack gaiter deteriorated

o/s/f rack end slight play maybe?

o/s/r jack point rubber missing

Pass 2 Sep 2011 66,446 miles

lower offside reflector missing

rear brakes binding slightly

rear discs badly corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2010 56,856 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 56,856 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 47,528 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 37,236 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 27,436 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 VCX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red 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 VCX, 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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YD54 VCX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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