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YH04 CHC

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

156,957 mi
Last recorded156,957 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH04 CHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2020 156,957 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front to rear side sills (both) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front to rear side sills (both sides) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 155,223 miles

play inner steering arms

under sills corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2018 146,340 miles

body corroded under sills and front and rear suspension areas

Fail 11 Apr 2018 146,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

body corroded under sills and front and rear suspension areas

Pass 21 Mar 2017 144,014 miles

Body has slight corrosion all body (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front 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 2 Mar 2016 141,409 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 141,408 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 139,402 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 139,402 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 137,054 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight free play osf steering rack end

Pass 7 Mar 2013 134,662 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 134,662 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 130,963 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

slight oil leak from diff pinion

Pass 4 Mar 2011 121,673 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r lens cracked [showing white light in fog light]

Fail 3 Mar 2011 121,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r lens cracked [showing white light in fog light]

Pass 16 Mar 2010 111,607 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in rack ends os/nsf

Pass 2 Mar 2009 98,738 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 98,738 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 86,491 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 86,491 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 64,546 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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YH04 CHC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YH04 CHC, 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 YH04 CHC registered?

YH04 CHC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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