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FA04 RKE

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

98,505 mi
Last recorded98,505 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 RKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 98,505 miles

several areas of underbody / chassis rusting or previously repaired

Fail 23 Aug 2021 98,466 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced off side front chassis outrigger area below drivers seat area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced off side front sill area below drivers seat area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of near side sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of off side sill / bottom of rear wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake discs inner faces rusting

Pass 24 Aug 2020 89,439 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 89,419 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill within 30cm of front subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached clamp that fixes turbo to front pipe missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 84,971 miles

near side front tyre outer edge worn low

Fail 24 Jul 2019 84,822 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corrosion to off side inner sill area under rear of drivers door area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of near side inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of off side inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

near side chassis outrigger area under passenger door rusted through

near side front tyre outer edge worn low

off side front inner wing area rusted through ( seen under bonnet )

Pass 2 Aug 2018 77,952 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes at all wheels (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

play in gear stick

Fail 13 Mar 2018 77,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arm rear mtg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Chassis outrigger corroded and holed nearside

Pass 11 Mar 2017 73,176 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play outer (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 67,328 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 64,949 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 64,939 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 60,256 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 55,013 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 55,008 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 48,559 miles

n/s front antiroll bar play in balljoint

Pass 16 Mar 2011 44,423 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 44,422 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 41,616 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 37,973 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 35,483 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 35,483 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2007 33,225 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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FA04 RKE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FA04 RKE, 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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FA04 RKE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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