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YH04 VME

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

175,403 mi
Last recorded175,403 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH04 VME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 175,403 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 154,004 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 154,456 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 154,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 146,367 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 146,367 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 129,319 miles

ADVICE NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE CUT ON OUTER WALLS.

ADVICE OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGES STARTED TO WEAR.

ADVICE OFF SIDE SILL CORRODED.

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 129,319 miles

ADVICE NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE CUT ON OUTER WALLS.

ADVICE OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGES STARTED TO WEAR.

ADVICE OFF SIDE SILL CORRODED.

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 113,888 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 113,882 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 104,356 miles

advice handbrake travel

Pass 26 Oct 2009 98,033 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 182,002 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 181,702 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 152,328 miles

oil filler cap missing

Fail 29 Mar 2008 152,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil filler cap missing

Pass 23 Mar 2007 114,646 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 114,646 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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 VME is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VME, 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 VME registered?

YH04 VME is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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