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YJ04 VSZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

215,150 mi
Last recorded215,150 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 VSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 215,150 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 208,268 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 208,268 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 26 May 2022 201,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2022 201,969 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2021 195,863 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 195,863 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 189,738 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 182,594 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 182,594 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 174,460 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 174,460 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 164,097 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 164,097 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 155,951 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 146,594 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 137,451 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 128,729 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 119,258 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 110,465 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 110,465 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 97,368 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 84,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 62,938 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 47,195 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 30,619 miles
Pass 12 May 2005 14,900 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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YJ04 VSZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 YJ04 VSZ, 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 YJ04 VSZ registered?

YJ04 VSZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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