MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,255 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside + Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside + Offside ()
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Nearside + Offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + Offside + edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear diff leak + Front oil leak
Spare tyre defective ()
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills corroded + Nearside + Offside + Front + Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits smoke during acceleration
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside + Offside (4.1.4 (b))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside + Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front + Rear suspension components + sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Front + Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension components + Underbody corroded + Underseal applied on vehicle underbody / Suspension components
Under-trays/Engine cover/sill trims fitted obscuring view of some components
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides edge (5.2.3 (e))
underbody corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box missing (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
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YJ53 CED is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 YJ53 CED, 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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YJ53 CED is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 February 2004.
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