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RA04 JVR

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

192,604 mi
Last recorded192,604 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 JVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 192,604 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 192,604 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 161,837 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 161,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 143,328 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 143,328 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 133,256 miles

NS FRONT TYRE CLSE TO LIMIT

Fail 27 Jul 2017 133,256 miles

NS FRONT TYRE CLSE TO LIMIT

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 126,149 miles

head lamps poor

Pass 20 Jul 2015 115,606 miles

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

HEAD LAMPS POOR CONDITION

O/S/R STEEL. N/S/R ALLOY, both matching size

REAR PADS LOOK THIN

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 114,911 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

HEAD LAMPS POOR CONDITION

O/S/R STEEL. N/S/R ALLOY, both matching size

REAR PADS LOOK THIN

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 101,780 miles

OS MIRROR DAMAGED NEW ONE CRACKED WHILST FITTING

Fail 26 Jun 2014 101,139 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 May 2013 86,762 miles

both front brake hoses perished

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Apr 2013 86,762 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre ware on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2012 77,610 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 77,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 68,184 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 57,942 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 48,132 miles

clonking from front suspension

Pass 15 Apr 2008 38,321 miles

rear brake pads are low

Pass 3 May 2007 29,088 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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RA04 JVR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RA04 JVR, 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 RA04 JVR registered?

RA04 JVR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 May 2004.

Is RA04 JVR safe to buy?

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