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YR54 XYZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,960 mi
Last recorded124,960 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR54 XYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 124,960 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 124,960 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 120,693 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 114,954 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 109,200 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 188,721 miles

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

off side seat belt clamp cover missing

Pass 25 Sep 2010 173,220 miles

drivers seat belt stalk cover missing advise replace

Fail 25 Sep 2010 173,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

drivers seat belt stalk cover missing advise replace

Pass 25 Sep 2009 154,962 miles

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)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 154,962 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 142,173 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 116,598 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2007 116,595 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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 XYZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YR54 XYZ, 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 YR54 XYZ registered?

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

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