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RJ54 MVT

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,053 mi
Last recorded154,053 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 MVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 154,053 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outriger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out riger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 147,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 147,268 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 135,774 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 135,773 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2017 125,118 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2017 125,088 miles

Central Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 112,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement body bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 112,239 miles

Centre Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement body bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 100,593 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 100,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65x16 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 88,917 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 72,271 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 72,271 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 55,251 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2012 55,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 44,953 miles

both rear and o/s/f tyres perrished

wiper blades

Pass 13 May 2011 44,503 miles

both rear and o/s/f tyres perrished

wipes slihgt rips

Pass 19 May 2010 35,569 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 33,345 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 33,345 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 32,707 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 32,707 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 32,575 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 32,575 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

airbag warning lamp illuminated

slight fluctuation on front brakes

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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RJ54 MVT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RJ54 MVT, 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 RJ54 MVT registered?

RJ54 MVT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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