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HY54 RJJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

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

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021

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

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired multiple holes various perscribed areas inc of seatbelt ankerage and suspension mountings (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 359,866 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 359,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 359,527 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 359,034 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

panel damage

travel on handbrake

vin plate damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2017 350,664 miles

NS & OS OUTER SILLS RUSTY & WEAK

NS CHASSIS RUSTY & WEAK

NSF TYRE LOW ON TREAD E,R,A,

OSF JACKING POINT WEAK

OSF TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

OSR CHASSIS RAIL RUSTY & WEAK

REAR CROSS BEAM RUSTY & WEAK

Fail 5 Jan 2017 350,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger by jacking piont (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger middle (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by seat mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

NS & OS OUTER SILLS RUSTY & WEAK

NS CHASSIS RUSTY & WEAK

NSF TYRE LOW ON TREAD E,R,A,

OSF JACKING POINT WEAK

OSF TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

OSR CHASSIS RAIL RUSTY & WEAK

REAR CROSS BEAM RUSTY & WEAK

Pass 6 Jan 2016 335,123 miles

travel on hand brake

Pass 9 Jan 2015 316,353 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2013 266,274 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 263,850 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight corrosion both inner sills

Pass 1 Oct 2012 214,677 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 178,181 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 144,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Sep 2009 124,192 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 108,460 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 100,195 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 100,195 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 54,762 miles

Cut's to Nearside rear tyre.

BRAKE PAD WEAR INDICATOR LIGHT ON.

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

Front tyres wearing on edges.Nearside front cut's on sidewall.

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

Offside washer hose split.

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

Rear exhaust box cracking on exit pipe.

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

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 RJJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue 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 RJJ, 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 RJJ registered?

HY54 RJJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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