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J16 RSJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,677 mi
Last recorded149,677 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 RSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 149,677 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion and underseal to floorpan and chassi

Pass 26 Jul 2017 149,254 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 149,242 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 147,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 147,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear 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 27 Jun 2015 137,844 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 123,290 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Jun 2013 109,326 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 105,469 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 96,805 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 96,757 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

crack in front number plate

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 23 Jul 2010 88,760 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 77,658 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

crack in off side mirror glass

rear fog light lens cracked but not showing white light

Pass 7 Jan 2008 59,401 miles

both bottom pinch bolts front suspension threads not thru nut all the way

both front tyres tracking outer edge

Fail 7 Jan 2008 59,401 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both bottom pinch bolts front suspension threads not thru nut all the way

both front tyres tracking outer edge

Pass 15 Jan 2007 49,001 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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J16 RSJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 J16 RSJ, 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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J16 RSJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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