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RE04 CZS

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,730 mi
Last recorded160,730 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE04 CZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 160,730 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 160,730 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 13 May 2013 150,347 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 150,338 miles

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

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

O/SUIDE HEADLIGHT IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 14 May 2012 133,627 miles

rear sills starting to rust

Pass 31 May 2011 121,076 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 101,650 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 101,637 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 89,238 miles

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

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

n/s/f antiroll bar link,upper and lower rubber gaiters split

Pass 6 May 2008 69,361 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 69,332 miles

Nearside Rear Lower passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 48,926 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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RE04 CZS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RE04 CZS, 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 RE04 CZS registered?

RE04 CZS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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