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HX54 RVK

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 RVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both, rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

extensive welding repairs to, front jacking points, rear chassis, sill/floor areas.

Fail 24 Aug 2026

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both, rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

extensive welding repairs to, front jacking points, rear chassis, sill/floor areas.

Pass 13 Aug 2025

EXTENSIVE WELDING REPAIRS , SILL/FLOOR, REAR CHASSIS, REAR WHEEL ARCH AREAS.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low VERY LOW. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Loading door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door N/S SLIDING DOOR, NOT OPENING FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. (6.2.3 (b) (i))

EXTENSIVE WELDING REPAIRS , SILL/FLOOR, REAR CHASSIS, REAR WHEEL ARCH AREAS.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024

EXTENSIVE WELDING REPAIRS, CARRIED OUT.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R AND N/S/R, BRAKE PIPES, SLIGHTLY CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Aug 2024

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury WHEEL ARCH CORRODED, SHARP EDGES. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

EXTENSIVE WELDING REPAIRS, CARRIED OUT.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R AND N/S/R, BRAKE PIPES, SLIGHTLY CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 204,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer slight cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear arch/body corroded

slight corrosion to all jacking points

slight corrosion to rear valance

Fail 24 Aug 2023 204,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer slight cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear arch/body corroded

slight corrosion to all jacking points

slight corrosion to rear valance

Pass 8 Aug 2022
Fail 8 Aug 2022

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2020

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 188,928 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 188,928 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 181,328 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 175,674 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 170,706 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 165,945 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 163,825 miles

n/side o/side disc worn rear

Pass 22 Aug 2012 158,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 152,177 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Propshaft component defective

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 138,508 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 127,861 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 127,861 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 106,183 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 106,183 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 77,681 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 76,688 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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HX54 RVK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 HX54 RVK, 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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HX54 RVK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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