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YU53 NYT

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

4,014 mi
Last recorded4,014 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 NYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 4,014 miles

Centre and rear exhaust unions abit loose

Excessive corrosion at O/S/F end lower sill edge area (NOT quite within fail limits)

Front top chassis/inner wing areas at engine bay getting corroded

GENERAL VEHICLE CONDITION GETTING POOR (ESP UNDERSIDE AREAS)

H/Light lenses abit deteriorated and starting to effect dipped beam patterns

N/S number plate light abit dim and abit loose

N/S/F tyre worn almost ON limit of wear, and worn near limit at outer tread edge

N/S/R inner/outer w/arch edge areas getting corroded

O/S door mirror glass cracked

P/Brake handle broken

Rear chassis and crossmember areas getting corroded

Rear end crossmember at O/S area, excessively corroded and holed (NOT quite within fail limits)

Slight imbalance at P/Brake

W/Blade rubbers getting abit deteriorated and split

Fail 8 Nov 2016 3,990 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe at O/S/R area (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Centre and rear exhaust unions abit loose

Excessive corrosion at O/S/F end lower sill edge area (NOT quite within fail limits)

Front top chassis/inner wing areas at engine bay getting corroded

GENERAL VEHICLE CONDITION GETTING POOR (ESP UNDERSIDE AREAS)

H/Light lenses abit deteriorated and starting to effect dipped beam patterns

N/S number plate light abit dim and abit loose

N/S/F tyre worn almost ON limit of wear, and worn near limit at outer tread edge

N/S/R inner/outer w/arch edge areas getting corroded

O/S door mirror glass cracked

P/Brake handle broken

Rear chassis and crossmember areas getting corroded

Rear end crossmember at O/S area, excessively corroded and holed (NOT quite within fail limits)

Slight imbalance at P/Brake

W/Blade rubbers getting abit deteriorated and split

Fail 10 Oct 2016 3,963 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear tailpipe section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear end inner and outer sill areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear end inner and outer sill areas (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe at O/S/R area by chassis (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) DANGEROUS

B/Fluid level abit low

Bulkhead areas getting abit corroded

Engine bay/inner wing and chassis top side areas getting corroded

GENERAL VEHICLE CONDITION GETTING IN POOR STATE (ESP CORROSION AT UNDERSIDE AREAS)

H/Light lenses abit deteriorated and starting to effect dipped beam images

N/S/F tyre almost ON limits of wear at outer tread edge areas

N/S/F tyre has slow puncture

N/S/F tyre nearing limits of tread wear generally

Number plate lights getting abit dim and abit loose

O/S door mirror glass cracked

O/S/R back end crossmember area excessively corroded

W/Blade rubbers getting deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2015 272,948 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 138,858 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 138,857 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 129,912 miles

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

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

bonnet release poor operation, and cable frayed

corrosion to sills and rear arches

Fail 2 Aug 2013 129,912 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

bonnet release poor operation, and cable frayed

corrosion to sills and rear arches

Pass 1 Jun 2012 117,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

bonnet release stiff

o/s number plate light dim

rear exhaust mount broke, but still supported

srs light on

wipers activated by indicators

Fail 29 May 2012 117,738 miles

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)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

bonnet release stiff

o/s number plate light dim

rear exhaust mount broke, but still supported

srs light on

wipers activated by indicators

Pass 23 Mar 2011 106,878 miles

nearside front bumper loose

Fail 23 Mar 2011 106,878 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

engine oil level low

nearside front bumper loose

Pass 22 Mar 2010 97,257 miles

air bag tell tale light on

engine oil on minimum

Fail 16 Mar 2010 97,135 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

air bag tell tale light on

engine oil on minimum

Pass 30 Mar 2009 89,060 miles

engine oil level low

offside plastic trim missing of side of van sharp clips showing

Fail 26 Feb 2009 88,377 miles

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

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

exhaust emission readings may be incorrect at time of test due to hole in the exhaust system

offside plastic trim missing sharp clips showing on side off van

Pass 13 Feb 2008 79,114 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 69,727 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 69,727 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 NYT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 NYT, 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 NYT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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