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RA54 TPV

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 123,413 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 119,407 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 119,365 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front jacking points corroded

both rear light lens damaged

front and rear discs very poor condition

near side mirror damaged

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside mirror slight damage

Fail 15 Dec 2014 119,360 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front jacking points corroded

both rear light lens damaged

front and rear discs very poor condition

near side mirror damaged

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside mirror slight damage

Pass 6 Dec 2013 110,088 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres unevenly worn on outer edges advise alignment check

nearside mirror glass shattered

offside front inner sidewall perished

rear tailpipe corroded

small crack in screen

Fail 6 Dec 2013 110,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

nearside mirror glass shattered

offside front inner sidewall perished

rear tailpipe corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2012 102,752 miles

A B S valve block mounting corroded

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 95,983 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 95,983 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 90,674 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 90,624 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

excessive corrosion ABS mounting offside front inner arch

Pass 30 Nov 2009 80,432 miles

offside rear tyre on 3mm tread depth

Pass 28 Nov 2008 69,812 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 57,156 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 57,156 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 TPV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TPV, 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 RA54 TPV registered?

RA54 TPV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 November 2004.

Is RA54 TPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA54 TPV shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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