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RA04 JVT

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

247,647 mi
Last recorded247,647 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 JVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 247,647 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 247,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 236,467 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 223,681 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 205,357 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 205,357 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 185,848 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 185,780 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 170,394 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 170,353 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 170,353 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 163,045 miles

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

diesel pipe looks perished near fuel filter

Fail 20 May 2013 162,653 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

diesel pipe looks perished near fuel filter

Pass 30 Jan 2013 153,678 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 146,665 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 146,315 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 29 May 2012 128,610 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 126,570 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 117,246 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Jun 2009 102,710 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 81,892 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 59,328 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 JVT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RA04 JVT, 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 JVT registered?

RA04 JVT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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