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YJ53 CED

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,255 mi
Last recorded115,255 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 CED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 115,255 miles

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))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 104,458 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 96,348 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 91,884 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 91,796 miles

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 84,894 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 79,797 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 79,776 miles

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 79,768 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 120,613 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 65,826 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2008 57,764 miles
Fail 19 May 2008

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)

Pass 4 May 2007 50,028 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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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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