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LY04 RNF

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

304,635 mi
Last recorded304,635 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 RNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 304,635 miles

Drivers door has corrosion

Rev counter not working

Fail 6 Sep 2017 304,635 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Both headlights cloudy causing lack of beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings N/S/R/Outer sill has excessive corrosion within 300mm of suspension mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings O/S/R Outer sill has excessive corrosion within 300mm of suspension mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working N/S and O/S reg bulbs not working (1.1.C.1d)

Drivers door has corrosion

Nearside Front Inner N/S/F Tyre has wear on inner edge

Nearside Front N/S/F Wheel has slight brake bind

Nearside Rear Inner N/S/R Tyre has wear on inner edge

Offside Front Inner O/S/F Tyre has wear on inner edge

Rev counter not working

Pass 4 Apr 2015 295,686 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 285,549 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 285,549 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 277,638 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 277,638 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 267,524 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 267,527 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 261,817 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 251,494 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 81,059 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 66,038 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 66,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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 RNF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 LY04 RNF, 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 RNF registered?

LY04 RNF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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