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RA54 TPU

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,148 mi
Last recorded177,148 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 TPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 177,148 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r & o/s/r axle mount to jacking sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2026 177,144 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s/f sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r & o/s/r axle mount to jacking sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 177,141 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 21 Aug 2025 177,139 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2024 177,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

under body general corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2023 176,537 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 176,159 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Aug 2022 176,158 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jack point sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 May 2021 175,668 miles

some corrosion to n/s o/s sliding door bottoms

some corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r lower wheel arches

Fail 1 May 2021 175,668 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

some corrosion to n/s o/s sliding door bottoms

some corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r lower wheel arches

Pass 23 Feb 2019 175,142 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged 2/nd row (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 173,366 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear seat belt buckle cover missing 2/nd row

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 173,364 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear seat belt buckle cover missing 2/nd row

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 172,617 miles

Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s and o/s (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 172,009 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Towbar locking device insecure washers (6.6.3b)

Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s and o/s (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 170,952 miles

noise from steering on lock to iock

Pass 8 Dec 2014 166,876 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 154,041 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 144,416 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 135,066 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 125,282 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 125,282 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 114,020 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 10 Nov 2008 101,722 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

body damage to n/s/front plastic wing

Pass 10 Nov 2008 101,722 miles

body damage to n/s/front plastic wing

Pass 24 Oct 2007 85,632 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Park brake travel could be better

Screen damaged around interior mirror and into zone 'B' (Not obstrcting any of drivers view)

Slight play detected in nearside of steering rack

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

Fail 24 Oct 2007 85,632 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Park brake travel could be better

Screen damaged around interior mirror and into zone 'B' (Not obstrcting any of drivers view)

Slight play detected in nearside of steering rack

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

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 TPU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RA54 TPU, 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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RA54 TPU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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