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RE04 TCX

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,822 mi
Last recorded125,822 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE04 TCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2017 125,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

body has corrosion all over

Pass 24 Mar 2016 121,660 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion floor/box section. (6.1.B.2)

both front brake flexi pipes starting to perish.

both front head lamps starting to diss-colour.

n/s/r tyre outer side wall cuts.

Fail 22 Mar 2016 121,650 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion floor/box section. (6.1.B.2)

both front brake flexi pipes starting to perish.

both front head lamps starting to diss-colour.

n/s/r tyre outer side wall cuts.

Pass 24 Mar 2015 117,474 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion o/s/f by ABS pump

corrosion sills

Pass 19 Mar 2014 109,966 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 109,963 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 103,343 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 96,545 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 96,415 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 87,643 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 76,880 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 61,833 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 47,578 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 47,535 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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RE04 TCX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 TCX, 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 TCX registered?

RE04 TCX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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