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HY54 RHF

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

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

RegistrationHY54 RHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silancer is missing (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 118,495 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

heavy corrosion to bodywork

heavy surface corrosion to o/s and n/s outer sills

Fail 12 Oct 2018 118,493 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

heavy corrosion to bodywork

heavy surface corrosion to o/s and n/s outer sills

Pass 22 Jun 2017 109,054 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front anti-roll bar 'D' bushes becoming worn

both front brake hoses becoming deteriorated

both front indicators becoming pale

front anti-roll bar becoming corroded

vehicle corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2017 109,054 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front anti-roll bar 'D' bushes becoming worn

both front brake hoses becoming deteriorated

both front indicators becoming pale

front anti-roll bar becoming corroded

vehicle corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2016 107,523 miles

both front brake hoses perished/deteriorated

both front headlamp units slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres badly perished on side walls

o/s/f tyre badly perished on side walls

various minor oil leaks

vehicle becoming corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2016 107,523 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate very dim (1.1.C.1e)

vehicle becoming corroded

both front brake hoses perished/deteriorated

both front headlamp units slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres badly perished on side walls

o/s/f tyre badly perished on side walls

various minor oil leaks

Pass 25 Jun 2015 101,084 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front brake hoses becoming badly perished

both front jacking points becoming badly corroded

vehicle becoming corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2015 101,084 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front brake hoses becoming badly perished

both front jacking points becoming badly corroded

vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2014 93,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

parking brake travel getting long

slight damage to front number plate

slight oil leak

vehicle becoming corroded

wipers starting to smear

Fail 5 Jun 2014 93,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

parking brake travel getting long

slight damage to front number plate

slight oil leak

vehicle becoming corroded

wipers starting to smear

Pass 20 Jun 2013 86,495 miles

both front brake hoses becoming deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2012 77,601 miles

both rear tyres on 1.6mm and side walls very poor condition

chip on windscreen outside swept area

n/s/f tyre on 1.6 and side wall very poor condition

various nails in o/s/f tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2011 67,698 miles

both front brake hoses becoming deteriorated

both rear tyres becoming low and deteriorated

front brake discs worn

front registration plate slightly damaged

front tyres starting to become deteriorated

parking brake pedal has long travel

Pass 12 Jul 2010 58,376 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 47,616 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 36,521 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s registration plate lamp becomming dim

Pass 31 Jul 2007 26,509 miles

Both rear tyres are geting low and punctured

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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HY54 RHF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HY54 RHF, 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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HY54 RHF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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