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PX54 RFO

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

166,379 mi
Last recorded166,379 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX54 RFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 166,379 miles

Full underside of vehicle, all suspension components, sills and brake pipes all heavily coated in undersealer

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 155,352 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 135,563 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 109,453 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 83,342 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 83,324 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner marked in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner marked in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 79,809 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 79,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (marked in yellow) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (marked in yellow) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 75,620 miles

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 23 Sep 2017 69,926 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 69,920 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 63,249 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 60,968 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 58,883 miles

exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear brake backplate corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2014 58,857 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear brake backplate corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2013 58,044 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 54,490 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 51,871 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 44,566 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 39,374 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 31,686 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 27,564 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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PX54 RFO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PX54 RFO, 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 PX54 RFO registered?

PX54 RFO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 October 2004.

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