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RJ04 YRF

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

78,010 mi
Last recorded78,010 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 78,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear both wheel arches corroding

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 78,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light unit lens damaged sharp edge occurring (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light unit lens damaged sharp edge occurring (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear both wheel arches corroding

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 71,338 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel arch slight corroded

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

Offside Rear wheel arch slight corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 71,338 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel arch slight corroded

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

Offside Rear wheel arch slight corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 69,428 miles

slight engine oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2018 69,428 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2017 66,343 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 62,887 miles

CENTRE REAR STOP LAMP NOT WORKING

OFF SIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

Pass 28 Oct 2015 60,884 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 60,884 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 58,433 miles

rear centre brake light not working

Pass 24 Oct 2013 56,864 miles

CENTRE REAR BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT WIPER BLADES SLIGHT WEAR

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR EXHAUST TAIL PIPE CORRODED AND HOLED

Pass 31 Oct 2012 54,181 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 54,181 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 51,414 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 45,511 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 40,460 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 32,699 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 27,561 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 YRF 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 YRF, 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 RJ04 YRF registered?

RJ04 YRF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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