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RA54 DYU

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

242,808 mi
Last recorded242,808 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 DYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 242,808 miles

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

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

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

general surface corrossion underneath and rear wheel arches

Pass 17 Feb 2018 224,152 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 212,935 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 197,479 miles

general corrosion underneath

Pass 20 Sep 2014 184,197 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 169,330 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 116,903 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 93,860 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 67,131 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 67,131 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 27 Nov 2007 51,501 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 51,501 miles

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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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RA54 DYU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 RA54 DYU, 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

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What year was RA54 DYU registered?

RA54 DYU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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