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HY54 RHJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

391,978 mi
Last recorded391,978 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY54 RHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 391,978 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake waring light on

o/s/f tyre waring on edge

Fail 3 Sep 2012 391,955 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake waring light on

o/s/f tyre waring on edge

Fail 16 Aug 2012 390,852 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

brake waring light on dash board

Pass 7 Sep 2011 342,601 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 306,053 miles

DRIVERS SEAT BASE DAMAGED

ENGINE BELLY PAN DAMAGED

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

STEERING WHEEL OUTER COVER STARTING TO DETERIATE

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 257,973 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 221,805 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 180,185 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 180,153 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 108,523 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 108,265 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 44,429 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 44,384 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

steering rack gators poor condition

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 RHJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HY54 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 HY54 RHJ registered?

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

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