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YR54 XYX

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR54 XYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect ns/os (5.3.2 (d))

underbody rusty

Fail 11 Jun 2025

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect ns/os (5.3.2 (d))

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

underbody rusty

Pass 28 May 2024

Sill and underbody heavily underseal unable to check

Fail 21 May 2024

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel arch need welding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill need welding has been marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill complete (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill complete (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower UNDER SEALANT USED ALL OVER

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 1 Sep 2022

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower UNDER SEALANT USED ALL OVER

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2021 150,465 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Stopper (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sill corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2020 144,464 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 135,797 miles

N/S front brake is binding slightly

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both head lamp lenses are opaque

both rear wheel arches are corroded

there is severe under body corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2018 132,073 miles

vehicle under body is corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2017 127,399 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

both head lamp lenses are going opaque

Fail 23 Aug 2017 127,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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

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

N/S front and O/S front inner sills are corroded and holed not within a prescribed area

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

both head lamp lenses are going opaque

Pass 7 Sep 2016 121,665 miles

N/S head lamp has internal condensation

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at out rigger (5.2.6)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

exhaust hanger is broken, system still supported

Fail 2 Sep 2016 121,258 miles

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

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

N/S head lamp has internal condensation

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at out rigger (5.2.6)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

exhaust hanger is broken, system still supported

Pass 2 Sep 2015 116,201 miles

N/S head lamp has internal condensation

N/S/F tyre is worn on the outer edge

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 110,960 miles

N/S head light has condensation to the lens

N/S/F tyre is worn on the outer edge

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 110,960 miles

N/S head light has condensation to the lens

N/S/F tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 13 Sep 2013 104,866 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 104,817 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 97,142 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 97,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 90,303 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 73,771 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 73,727 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 64,100 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 64,057 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 41,787 miles

Parking brake has very long travel and only one click remaining.

Fail 15 Oct 2007 41,549 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Parking brake has very long travel and only one click remaining.

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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YR54 XYX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 YR54 XYX, 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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YR54 XYX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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