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YJ53 CEW

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

165,594 mi
Last recorded165,594 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 CEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 165,594 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 149,724 miles

OFF SIDE BODY DAMAGE SLIGHT

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 Aug 2015 149,724 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

OFF SIDE BODY DAMAGE SLIGHT

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 138,985 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 138,981 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 109,484 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 98,481 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 83,353 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 83,353 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 72,282 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 53,418 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 53,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 44,236 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 CEW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CEW, 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 YJ53 CEW registered?

YJ53 CEW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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The MOT history for YJ53 CEW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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