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YL04 ZZY

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

169,605 mi
Last recorded169,605 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 ZZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 169,605 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

chassis corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2018 164,047 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 164,047 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 161,942 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 161,930 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point/front subframe mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point/suspension mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outrigger (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded around front jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point/ suspension mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded holed near top spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill inner and outer (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rear vehicle stucture excessively corred (behind bumper) (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

NSF tyre worn on outer edge

NSF tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Sep 2016 149,963 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken but the exhaust is still secure

rear valance in poor condition

Fail 15 Sep 2016 149,963 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

centre exhaust bracket broken but the exhaust is still secure

rear valance in poor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2015 136,165 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

all tyres worn on inner and outer tread

no lock up

Fail 16 Sep 2015 135,835 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

all tyres worn on inner and outer tread

no lock up

Pass 4 Sep 2014 122,802 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 122,800 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2013 114,599 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 104,527 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 94,590 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 82,540 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 70,562 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 58,755 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 46,353 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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YL04 ZZY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YL04 ZZY, 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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YL04 ZZY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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