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R4 GTJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

147,075 mi
Last recorded147,075 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 GTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 147,075 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 139,541 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 133,522 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 133,519 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 128,260 miles

Rear arches corroded Underside corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2016 116,632 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 116,589 miles

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Front (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 110,370 miles

n/s front tyre low tread on outer edge

Pass 18 Nov 2013 97,662 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 91,460 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear n/plate starting to delananate

Pass 29 Mar 2011 83,293 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 83,254 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both rear tyres on legal limit

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 25 Mar 2010 76,440 miles

front pads starting to wear low

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 30 Mar 2009 67,083 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear numberplate starting to delaminate

slight knock on steering

Pass 29 Apr 2008 58,906 miles

long handbrake travel

rear number plate starting to delaminate

surface rust on exaust

Pass 19 Apr 2007 50,159 miles

front discs worn

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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R4 GTJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R4 GTJ, 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 R4 GTJ registered?

R4 GTJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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