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RF54 HVL

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,054 mi
Last recorded126,054 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 HVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 126,054 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 122,220 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Mar 2016 122,153 miles

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

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion side door (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion side door (6.1.C.1)

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2015 117,087 miles

both front lower ball joint play n/s and o/s

general underside corrosion

rear exhaust blow/deteriated

Pass 21 Oct 2013 116,371 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 116,371 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 98,702 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 120,418 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 100,279 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 74,126 miles

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

Wiper rubbers will need replacing soon.

Pass 15 Apr 2008 26,865 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 26,858 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 26,314 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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RF54 HVL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RF54 HVL, 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 RF54 HVL registered?

RF54 HVL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 November 2004.

Is RF54 HVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF54 HVL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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