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BD04 RHJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,370 mi
Last recorded158,370 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 RHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2019 158,370 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 158,370 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 153,206 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 137,213 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 121,027 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

injector leaking

Fail 11 May 2015 121,027 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

injector leaking

Pass 19 May 2014 103,025 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 98,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 79,979 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 79,976 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 64,752 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front number plate deteriorated

near side rear indicator lens damaged

near side sliding door does not open

Fail 24 Jun 2010 64,752 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front number plate deteriorated

near side rear indicator lens damaged

near side sliding door does not open

Pass 9 Mar 2009 58,119 miles

N/s rear lamp cracked and broken

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

n/s rear brake pad ware indicator broken

Fail 9 Mar 2009 58,119 miles

N/s rear lamp cracked and broken

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s rear brake pad ware indicator broken

Pass 13 Jun 2007 42,367 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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BD04 RHJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BD04 RHJ, 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 BD04 RHJ registered?

BD04 RHJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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