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YJ54 OGB

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,318 mi
Last recorded178,318 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 OGB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 178,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 170,436 miles

Brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Rear tyres worn

Pass 7 Sep 2016 171,071 miles

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

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

emissions too clean to be recorded

Fail 7 Sep 2016 171,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

emissions too clean to be recorded

Pass 14 Sep 2015 167,504 miles

Front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 167,504 miles

Front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 162,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front and nearside rear tyres have splits in tread

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Aug 2014 162,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front and nearside rear tyres have splits in tread

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Jul 2013 158,007 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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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YJ54 OGB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YJ54 OGB, 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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YJ54 OGB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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