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YU04 EKY

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,765 mi
Last recorded139,765 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU04 EKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 139,765 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 139,765 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2018 124,426 miles

Rear brake pipes slight corrosion

front brake pads wearing thin

inner sills slight corrosion

slight oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2018 124,426 miles

slight oil leak

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear brake pipes slight corrosion

front brake pads wearing thin

inner sills slight corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2017 117,182 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 110,439 miles

Offside Front o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Jul 2016 110,437 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Sep 2015 110,241 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s chassis holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 105,275 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 96,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 89,960 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 73,499 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 73,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 52,804 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 38,559 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 24,177 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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YU04 EKY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YU04 EKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YU04 EKY registered?

YU04 EKY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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The MOT history for YU04 EKY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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