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YX54 GVZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Maroon Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

229,295 mi
Last recorded229,295 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 GVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 229,295 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on

Corrosion to offside rear sliding door

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Strong advise ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside door mirror loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 229,289 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pad warning lamp on

Corrosion to offside rear sliding door

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Strong advise ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside door mirror loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 211,130 miles

Both head light beam patterns fading

O/S/F tyre badly worn outer edge

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 210,927 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower arm front bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both head light beam patterns fading

O/S/F tyre badly worn outer edge

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 193,078 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 193,078 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 189,085 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 186,522 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 183,497 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 180,445 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 177,429 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 173,321 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 163,970 miles

dampness o/s/f caliper but not no sign of leak

n/s/f and o/s/f seat belts inertia is weak

steering wheel structure deteriorated

Fail 28 Nov 2011 163,931 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

dampness o/s/f caliper but not no sign of leak

n/s/f and o/s/f seat belts inertia is weak

steering wheel structure deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2010 147,390 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 128,397 miles

exhaust deteriorated

o/s/r tyre close to legal

o/s/r valve slightly perished

rear discs rusty

slight play o/s inner track rod joint

Fail 8 Dec 2009 128,397 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

exhaust deteriorated

o/s/r tyre close to legal

o/s/r valve slightly perished

rear discs rusty

slight play o/s inner track rod joint

Pass 1 Dec 2008 109,282 miles

front wipers perished

Pass 22 Nov 2007 87,707 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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YX54 GVZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Maroon with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YX54 GVZ, 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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YX54 GVZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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