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YW04 VFM

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,797 mi
Last recorded78,797 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW04 VFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 78,797 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 78,797 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 74,714 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 63,649 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2011 55,110 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 55,110 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 54,462 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 77,763 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 77,763 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 41,197 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 32,243 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 32,226 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 25,014 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 25,014 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YW04 VFM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YW04 VFM, 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 YW04 VFM registered?

YW04 VFM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 July 2004.

Is YW04 VFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW04 VFM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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