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R90 TGL

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests41 (34 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate82.9%

Mileage

163,216 mi
Last recorded163,216 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR90 TGL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

34 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 163,216 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 179,057 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2025 179,057 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 171,797 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion seen on casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroison seen on the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 171,744 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion seen on casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroison seen on the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 127,876 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 165,986 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 125,169 miles

Nearside Front corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2022 160,776 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Feb 2022 160,776 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2021 122,479 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 156,509 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os & ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 120,170 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 149,217 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os & ns (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jun 2019 117,837 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 141,946 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Jul 2018 115,044 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 132,034 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 112,664 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 122,332 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emissions to clean to be tested

under tray preventing full inspection of underside components.

Fail 12 Sep 2016 122,216 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emissions to clean to be tested

under tray preventing full inspection of underside components.

Pass 20 Jul 2016 109,328 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 116,701 miles

O/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 105,214 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 113,901 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 102,036 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 102,036 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 111,341 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 111,308 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 100,143 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 101,427 miles

both rear handbrake cables corroding

Fail 29 Jun 2012 97,991 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 97,991 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 84,176 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 94,158 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 90,089 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 77,791 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2008 58,392 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 51,592 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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R90 TGL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.9%.

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 R90 TGL, 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 R90 TGL registered?

R90 TGL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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