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HY54 RHO

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

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

RegistrationHY54 RHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024

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

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

under side general corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2023

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

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020

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

Underside slightly corroded and covered in under seal

Pass 13 Aug 2019
Pass 30 Jul 2018
Fail 30 Jul 2018

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 75,721 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 75,713 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and centre (7.1.2)

emissions not checked due to exhaust leak

Pass 22 Oct 2015 67,585 miles

bonnet hard to open

eml on

long travel on parking brake

temporary repair to center exhaust

Fail 21 Oct 2015 67,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

bonnet hard to open

eml on

long travel on parking brake

temporary repair to center exhaust

Pass 23 Jun 2014 59,410 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 59,410 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml on

Pass 1 Mar 2013 50,797 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 49,614 miles

ns sill damaged,front jacking beams rusty,brake warning light on

Pass 14 Mar 2011 48,414 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 47,161 miles

front drop links poor

Pass 11 Mar 2009 40,987 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 33,798 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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HY54 RHO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RHO, 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 RHO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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