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RE04 UXB

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,112 mi
Last recorded195,112 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE04 UXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 195,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 178,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and baffles loose. (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 178,739 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and baffles loose. (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 177,238 miles

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

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and baffels loose. (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake warning light indicating a fault.

Pass 14 Mar 2016 165,188 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 165,188 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 151,566 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 151,462 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside headlight poor pattern.

Pass 20 Mar 2014 143,985 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside rear seatbelt slow to retract

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2013 134,258 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 133,963 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 122,453 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 110,821 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 100,638 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 100,633 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 88,758 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 79,894 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 67,721 miles

bonnet catch broken in car

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 UXB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 UXB, 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 UXB registered?

RE04 UXB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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