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RJ04 VCZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,541 mi
Last recorded83,541 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 VCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 83,541 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Parking lever has a little reserve travel and will require some adjustment

Pass 5 Dec 2024 73,664 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded,not in a prescribed area

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside centre out rigger corroded,not in a prescribed area

Spare tyre defective ()

nearside and offside front inner sills corroded,not in a prescribed area

Fail 27 Nov 2024

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded,not in a prescribed area

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside centre out rigger corroded,not in a prescribed area

Spare tyre defective ()

nearside and offside front inner sills corroded,not in a prescribed area

Pass 16 Dec 2023 65,548 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside - inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 65,532 miles

Both headlamp lens deteriorated

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside front & nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Corrosion to both rear sills inner & outer

Engine management light illuminated

Service brake binding but not excessively offside front/offside rear/nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 65,086 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 May 2017 60,437 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 57,736 miles

corosion to underside

Pass 7 May 2013 55,318 miles

corrosion 30cm of offside rear suspension mount not holed yet

Fail 7 May 2013 55,318 miles

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

corrosion 30cm of offside rear suspension mount not holed yet

Pass 11 Apr 2012 49,045 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 49,045 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 44,514 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 44,504 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 39,556 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 34,048 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 34,048 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 28,066 miles

near side rear shock absorber just starting to leak and lose effectiveness

Pass 26 Apr 2007 20,291 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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RJ04 VCZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 RJ04 VCZ, 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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RJ04 VCZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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