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RJ54 RYA

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,991 mi
Last recorded173,991 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 RYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 173,991 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 173,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 169,012 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 155,808 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 155,808 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 128,169 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 128,169 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 119,086 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 119,086 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 101,645 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 101,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 78,235 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

park brake lever travel long

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 22 Sep 2008 61,418 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 48,602 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 48,601 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 RYA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RYA, 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 RYA registered?

RJ54 RYA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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