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R8 RAM

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

593,945 mi
Last recorded593,945 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 RAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 593,945 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 576,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately

Fail 17 Oct 2024 576,746 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately

Fail 16 Oct 2024 576,741 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 558,590 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 541,497 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 521,722 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 502,149 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 466,087 miles

Offside centre outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area

o/s centre outriger corroded

Fail 14 May 2019 466,084 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s centre outriger corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2018 446,820 miles

both sides centre out rigers holed and corroded

n/s/r inner cv boot deteriorated

o/s/r outer sill holed and corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2017 419,505 miles

Nearside Rear inner drive shaft gaitor split

both sides centre out rigers corroded and holed

Fail 16 Aug 2017 419,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner drive shaft gaitor split

both sides centre out rigers corroded and holed

Pass 25 Aug 2016 392,916 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 361,445 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 330,617 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 301,323 miles

both front jacking points corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2012 266,214 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 236,453 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 208,049 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 178,894 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 143,520 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 107,167 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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R8 RAM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R8 RAM, 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 R8 RAM registered?

R8 RAM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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