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RJ54 VYZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,962 mi
Last recorded165,962 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 VYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 165,962 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 164,626 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 164,620 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 161,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 157,096 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 157,093 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2021 152,519 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 152,014 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 150,204 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 149,944 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 149,944 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 148,664 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 148,663 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 135,386 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 123,408 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside rear tyre on 3mm and cut on tread

wear in nearside of steering rack

Pass 20 Nov 2013 111,886 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 103,360 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 83,201 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 66,031 miles

o/s door mirror cracked.

Pass 3 Sep 2007 47,624 miles

both rear indicators discoloured to limit.

o/s door mirror cracked.

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 VYZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RJ54 VYZ, 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 VYZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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