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RF54 SEY

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

193,834 mi
Last recorded193,834 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 SEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 193,834 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

handbrake effort low and adjustment needed

Pass 17 Oct 2024 186,599 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills and arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

brake pad warning light on dash

handbrake effort low adjustment needed

Pass 18 Oct 2023 181,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sill areas holed but not part of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel holed but not in prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

brake pad warning light on

handbrake effort low

under body heavily under sealed

Pass 20 Oct 2022 171,800 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 163,248 miles

handbrake effort low 16% adjustment needed

Pass 22 Oct 2020 155,490 miles

handbrake effort low 16%

handbrake travel needs adjustment

Pass 18 Oct 2019 151,143 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 145,300 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 132,020 miles

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

Rear exhaust pipe deteriorated

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Oct 2016 124,885 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 117,998 miles

Centre rear and centre N/S seat belt buckle casing deteriorated

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 111,677 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Windscreen has damage over 40mm but not materially affecting drivers view.

Pass 8 Oct 2013 101,385 miles

NSR seat belt buckle casing missing

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 97,172 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 94,443 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 86,654 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 69,593 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2008 64,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 64,006 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 55,184 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 SEY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 SEY, 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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RF54 SEY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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