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YU04 ELJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

222,365 mi
Last recorded222,365 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU04 ELJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 222,365 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 218,695 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2016 204,847 miles

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

covers & shields fitted

multiple points of slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

welding work been done an heavily undersealed

Pass 2 Oct 2015 186,652 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 154,231 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 113,869 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 87,509 miles

Nearside rear number plate bulb slightly dim

Offside front side light slightly dim

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outter edges but reading 3.5mm

Pass 14 Jul 2011 54,047 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 54,047 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 44,873 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 37,998 miles

Coolant leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 21 Jul 2009 37,998 miles

Coolant leak

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

Propshaft component defective

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 27,812 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 22,628 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 ELJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ELJ, 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 YU04 ELJ registered?

YU04 ELJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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The MOT history for YU04 ELJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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