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R55 DAC

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

172,006 mi
Last recorded172,006 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 DAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 172,006 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 266,267 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 256,953 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle Under Carriage Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 236,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both sides inner sills covered with heavily sealant

both sides sill coverers fitted

vehicle underbody covered with heavily sealant

Fail 9 Jul 2022 236,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

both sides inner sills covered with heavily sealant

both sides sill coverers fitted

vehicle underbody covered with heavily sealant

Pass 3 Jul 2021 139,541 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair nsr & osr (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns & os(inner sill rear end) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

parking brake has just met brake efficiency may need adjustment or repair

parking brake slight reserve travel

underbody sruface rust

Pass 15 Jun 2020 136,027 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf & osf + nsr & osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material frnt to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly nsr & osr (1.3.1 (c))

underbody surface rust

Fail 15 Jun 2020 136,027 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf & osf + nsr & osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material frnt to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly nsr & osr (1.3.1 (c))

underbody surface rust

Pass 23 Oct 2018 132,035 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2017 105,039 miles

Rear tailgate corroded - rear wiper mount

slight underbody corrosion throughout

Fail 1 May 2017 105,039 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear tailgate corroded - rear wiper mount

slight underbody corrosion throughout

Pass 3 May 2016 100,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

tail gate corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2016 100,596 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

tail gate corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2016 100,590 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 96,062 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 96,062 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 85,049 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 74,033 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 63,072 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 50,934 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 36,238 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 25,783 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 22,719 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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R55 DAC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R55 DAC, 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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R55 DAC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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