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YF04 UTB

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

284,305 mi
Last recorded284,305 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 UTB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 284,305 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlight covers deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear light lenses damaged

both rear wheelarches corroded

high level brake light not working

nearside front bumper damaged

nearside outrigger in front of fuel tank corroded

offside centre door corroded

offside front jacking point corroded

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2017 276,163 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 256,155 miles

corrosion nearside outrigger by fuel tank

nearside front bumper damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2016 253,405 miles

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

corrosion nearside outrigger by fuel filler hose

nerside front bumper damaged

Fail 4 Aug 2016 253,405 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion nearside outrigger by fuel filler hose

nerside front bumper damaged

Pass 11 Aug 2015 226,401 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 226,401 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 186,418 miles

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

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

offside headlight has water ingress

Fail 13 Aug 2014 186,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

offside headlight has water ingress

Pass 2 Aug 2013 151,403 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

nearside rear quarter panel corroded

nearside sliding door corroded

offside sliding door corroded

rear tailgate corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2013 151,403 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

nearside rear quarter panel corroded

nearside sliding door corroded

offside sliding door corroded

rear tailgate corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2012 135,371 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 119,033 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 102,007 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 84,803 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 66,503 miles

nearside rear light lens damaged

Fail 15 Jul 2008 66,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside rear light lens damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2007 51,449 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 30,828 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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YF04 UTB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YF04 UTB, 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 YF04 UTB registered?

YF04 UTB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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The MOT history for YF04 UTB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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