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RJ54 RYC

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

276,966 mi
Last recorded276,966 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 RYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2020 276,966 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 270,674 miles

Both headlamps deteriorated

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Nearside Rear Parking brake performance slightly low

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 270,670 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlamps deteriorated

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Nearside Rear Parking brake performance slightly low

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 260,363 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre void of tread on inner shoulder

Poor operation on bonnet release cable

Pass 27 Sep 2017 153,601 miles

Brake pad wear light illuminated, pads appear okay.

Offside Rear wheel arch panel heavily corroded, outwith prescribed area.

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 153,591 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Brake pad wear light illuminated, pads appear okay.

Offside Rear wheel arch panel heavily corroded, outwith prescribed area.

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 141,013 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 141,007 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 124,532 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 124,407 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 107,836 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 90,414 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 77,097 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 77,097 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 73,202 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 73,194 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 63,136 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 52,645 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight imbalance on front brakes.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 42,620 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 31,895 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 31,895 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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 RYC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RYC, 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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RJ54 RYC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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