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YN04 FFD

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

396,052 mi
Last recorded396,052 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN04 FFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 396,052 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 27 Jun 2015 386,578 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 364,299 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 364,299 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 356,285 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 356,285 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 336,997 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2013 336,997 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2012 313,941 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 287,615 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 287,615 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre has damage to outer wall.

Pass 12 Dec 2011 260,240 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 260,240 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 229,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 202,477 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 180,129 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 180,129 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 158,555 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 155,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 142,913 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 142,913 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 118,332 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 100,376 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 88,730 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 87,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

centre rear facing seat belt buckle case broken

Pass 22 Dec 2006 55,982 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 15,289 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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YN04 FFD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YN04 FFD, 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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YN04 FFD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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