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RA51 ROB

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

49,141 mi
Last recorded49,141 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 ROB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 49,141 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 48,203 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 47,375 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 45,342 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 45,339 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 41,577 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2020 38,905 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 38,324 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 37,830 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 36,830 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 33,300 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 31,222 miles

Rear both rear tyres wearing

park brake low reserve

Pass 11 Nov 2014 29,464 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 26,568 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 26,545 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 23,503 miles

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

both front tyres wearing slightly

Pass 21 Oct 2011 18,112 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 15,875 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 13,943 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 12,435 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

advise parking brake needs adjusting

Pass 18 Nov 2008 12,435 miles

advise parking brake needs adjusting

Pass 8 Nov 2007 10,034 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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RA51 ROB 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 86.4%.

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 RA51 ROB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RA51 ROB?

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What year was RA51 ROB registered?

RA51 ROB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 November 2004.

Is RA51 ROB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA51 ROB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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