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YF53 HWE

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

197,720 mi
Last recorded197,720 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 HWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 197,720 miles

windscreen has crack in it

Fail 17 Jun 2015 197,334 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

windscreen has crack in it

Fail 27 Jan 2015 191,889 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 172,306 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 172,306 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 258,929 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 148,673 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 148,552 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 136,450 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 136,450 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 122,262 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 122,262 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 106,712 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 106,712 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 85,392 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 85,392 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 160,022 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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YF53 HWE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 YF53 HWE, 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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YF53 HWE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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