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YP54 TFJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

215,534 mi
Last recorded215,534 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP54 TFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 215,534 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 205,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 186,935 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 174,336 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion around jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion around jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion around jacking points (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion around jacking point (6.1.B.2)

brake warning lamp on

Fail 23 Sep 2016 174,336 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion around jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion around jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion around jacking points (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion around jacking point (6.1.B.2)

brake warning lamp on

Pass 8 Oct 2015 158,762 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Around jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Around jacking point (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Around jacking point (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Around jacking point (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 141,656 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 141,654 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

O\S REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 141,634 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

number plate lamps are dim

Pass 5 Oct 2013 135,842 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 128,365 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 120,287 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 120,262 miles

Offside Towbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 112,001 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 112,001 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 105,625 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 96,023 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 87,108 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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YP54 TFJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red 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 YP54 TFJ, 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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What year was YP54 TFJ registered?

YP54 TFJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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