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YN53 VBZ

2004 Mercedes Unknown

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

615,118 mi
Last recorded615,118 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes Unknown180,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 VBZ
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2025 615,118 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier battery flap wont close , also batteries have no clamp holding them in position (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested serious fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Braking system leaking air leak when door is open (1.1.3 (d))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin exhaust does not clear the body therefore passengers at risk of harmful gasses (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from flexi pipe at front (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure bracket mid section broken (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Braking system leaking air leaking seriously when foot brake applied nearside front area (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure boot floor frame (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on an air braking system coming from caliper area (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Body panel insecure panel next to batteries (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit 1 behind axle and 1 on boot flooring underside (4.11 (c) (ii))

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

Rear Floor insecure boot floor insecure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety serious coolant leak , (had to abort test) (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Entrance/exit step in such a condition as to affect the stability of passengers during use (9.7 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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YN53 VBZ is a 2004 Mercedes Unknown in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 180,833 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YN53 VBZ registered?

YN53 VBZ is a 2004 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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