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R500 TVS

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 TVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019

nearside sill corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2019

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

nearside sill corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2017 141,927 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 141,293 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting floor (6.6.6)

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

Offside Towbar component excessively corroded securing nuts (6.6.1)

Offside Towbar component excessively corroded tow bar bracket (part of tow bar) (6.6.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also play in track rod end near limit (2.2.C.1c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 136,177 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 122,983 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Sill ( outside of prescribed area ) (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 113,294 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 113,294 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 103,884 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 94,158 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

air bag light on

both front door windows tinted

Pass 27 Oct 2011 78,147 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 78,145 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 59,074 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 45,786 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 38,754 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 38,754 miles

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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R500 TVS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R500 TVS, 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 R500 TVS registered?

R500 TVS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 November 2004.

Is R500 TVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 TVS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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