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YU53 KHO

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

95,643 mi
Last recorded95,643 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 KHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 95,643 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear door corooded

Fail 7 Apr 2016 95,642 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 86,648 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

boot lid corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2013 75,832 miles

brake pad warning light on

front brake discs worn

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres, outer wall poor

o/s/f and n/s/f jacking point corroding

o/s/f metal brake pipe starting to corrode

rear brake discs corroding

tail gate corroding

Fail 28 Oct 2013 75,830 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake pad warning light on

front brake discs worn

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres, outer wall poor

o/s/f and n/s/f jacking point corroding

o/s/f metal brake pipe starting to corrode

rear brake discs corroding

tail gate corroding

Pass 11 May 2012 62,790 miles

brake warning lamp on

front reg plate cracked

fuel flap missing

o/s door mirror cover missing

o/s mirror glass cracked

steering column couling loose

Fail 10 May 2012 62,789 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brake warning lamp on

front reg plate cracked

fuel flap missing

o/s door mirror cover missing

steering column couling loose

Pass 4 May 2011 57,848 miles

brake warning light is on

n/s front chassis is starting to corrode

n/s rear tyre has a nail in its tread

Fail 4 May 2011 57,846 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake warning light is on

n/s front chassis is starting to corrode

n/s rear tyre has a nail in its tread

Pass 31 Mar 2010 51,657 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 44,734 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 44,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 36,494 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 36,309 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 32,953 miles

Offside wing mirror cracked

Fail 6 Feb 2007 32,953 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside wing mirror cracked

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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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YU53 KHO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YU53 KHO, 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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YU53 KHO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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