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RF04 ZHE

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,171 mi
Last recorded102,171 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 ZHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 102,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 102,171 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 86,454 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 86,454 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2011 72,530 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 4 Jan 2011 72,530 miles

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 31 Dec 2009 59,739 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge on legal limit

n/s/r tyre damaged on outer sidewall tread on 2.9mm

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre perished on sidewall tread on 3.1mm

rear number plate becoming discoloured

Pass 29 Dec 2008 47,406 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 37,070 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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RF04 ZHE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 RF04 ZHE, 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 RF04 ZHE registered?

RF04 ZHE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 June 2004.

Is RF04 ZHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF04 ZHE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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