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LY04 RLX

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

167,849 mi
Last recorded167,849 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 RLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 167,849 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 165,072 miles

minor corrosion to rear wheel arches

Pass 4 May 2022 161,885 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both o/s/r & n/s/r inner & outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 157,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70 % worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs are worn

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 157,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2020 152,500 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 145,094 miles

both rears jacking points are corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2018 145,060 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

all 4 jacking points corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2017 137,584 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 137,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 131,363 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 122,928 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 111,062 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 101,373 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)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 86,268 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 86,268 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 69,490 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 6 Sep 2007 48,171 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)

Oil leak

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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LY04 RLX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LY04 RLX, 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 LY04 RLX registered?

LY04 RLX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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