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YH04 VMF

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

278,298 mi
Last recorded278,298 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH04 VMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 278,298 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (3.5.1n)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (3.5.1n)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 278,298 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (3.5.1n)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion BOTH SIDES (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (3.5.1n)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 270,736 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 270,736 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both (5.2.6)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 86,503 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 86,503 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 67,444 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 42,917 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 39,397 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2007 24,309 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 24,309 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 VMF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VMF, 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 VMF registered?

YH04 VMF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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The MOT history for YH04 VMF shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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