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RJ04 YSW

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Maroon Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,066 mi
Last recorded138,066 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 YSW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 138,066 miles

front brake pads low

o/s mirror damaged

steering rack boots poor condition

Pass 31 May 2013 123,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 24 May 2013 123,086 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear shocks slightly soft

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn badly on edges

Pass 5 Apr 2012 171,242 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 94,853 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 76,108 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 60,333 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 60,333 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 45,387 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 YSW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Maroon with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YSW, 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 YSW registered?

RJ04 YSW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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