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YS54 OXJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,752 mi
Last recorded161,752 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 OXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 161,752 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lens faded beam image poor (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn excessive ()

Fail 16 Oct 2017 161,726 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed under dash (1.9.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lens faded beam image poor (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn excessive ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 151,116 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 139,998 miles

front brake flexi hoses starting to perish.

o/s/r outer sill corroded.

wipers smearing.

Fail 12 Oct 2015 139,987 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

wipers smearing.

front brake flexi hoses starting to perish.

o/s/r outer sill corroded.

Pass 20 Oct 2014 127,274 miles

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

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

brake binding o/s/f.

front brake flexi hoses starting to perish.

Fail 15 Oct 2014 127,266 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

brake binding o/s/f.

front brake flexi hoses starting to perish.

Pass 26 Mar 2013 108,331 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 97,691 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 88,585 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 80,571 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 71,186 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 71,186 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 65,890 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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YS54 OXJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YS54 OXJ, 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 YS54 OXJ registered?

YS54 OXJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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