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YP04 XSY

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Orange Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

162,912 mi
Last recorded162,912 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP04 XSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 162,912 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 162,912 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/ body (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 153,438 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 153,438 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 143,370 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 143,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 139,411 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2014 139,411 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 125,891 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 114,347 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 114,347 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 112,823 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 109,288 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 109,260 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 83,236 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 61,909 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 45,666 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 45,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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YP04 XSY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Orange with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YP04 XSY, 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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YP04 XSY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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