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RA04 MJX

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

352,597 mi
Last recorded352,597 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 MJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 352,597 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 352,591 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 347,139 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 347,137 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL HOLED AND CORRODED WITHIN 30CMS OF FRONT JACKING POINT AND FILLED WITH EXPANDING FOAM (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 330,334 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated IS CRACKED AND PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 312,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

drain holes filled with foam?

Fail 26 Nov 2021 312,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill - See yellow chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill - See yellow chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened See yellow chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill - See yellow chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened See yellow chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fuel hose deteriorated From fuel filter (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Moisture in light (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

vehicle in very poor state of repair, multiple holes filled with expanding foam and painted

Pass 30 Nov 2020 300,274 miles

both front outer sills have inadequate repair (filler/expanding foam) not within 30cm of chassis out rigger

heavy corrosion underside of vehicle, and rear outer sills (rear)

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2020 300,222 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both front outer sills have inadequate repair (filler/expanding foam) not within 30cm of chassis out rigger

heavy corrosion underside of vehicle, and rear outer sills (rear)

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 14 May 2019 282,358 miles

Front Both sides inner sill slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 269,993 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2017 253,940 miles

Corossion close to front jacking points

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view Passenger (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear door patches of corossion

Surface corossion underfloor

Fail 4 May 2017 253,940 miles

Corossion close to front jacking points

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view Passenger (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear door patches of corossion

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

Surface corossion underfloor

Pass 5 May 2016 247,089 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 238,063 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 238,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

nearside rack gator damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2014 221,514 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near and offside outer chassis corroded not in perscribed area.

rear outer sills slightly corroded.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 210,305 miles

nearside front link worn

nearside rack gator damaged

rear suspension uneven

Fail 26 Apr 2013 210,305 miles

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

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

nearside front link worn

nearside rack gator damaged

rear suspension uneven

Fail 8 May 2012 199,257 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

O/SIDE HEAD LIGHT DAMAGED BUT LIGHT OUTPUT AND AIM O/K

Pass 8 May 2012 199,257 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/SIDE HEAD LIGHT DAMAGED BUT LIGHT OUTPUT AND AIM O/K

Pass 11 Jun 2011 187,061 miles

engine and gearbox oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2011 186,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

engine and gearbox oil leak

Pass 10 May 2010 161,936 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 May 2009 141,316 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 141,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 121,211 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 98,193 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 MJX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MJX, 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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RA04 MJX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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