MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
244,214 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All direction indicators not working all front and rear lamps not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front lamps not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam both front lamps not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch jagged edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis to sidesill suspension mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sidesill area, outrigger chassis to sidesill and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working all (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working all (3.4 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all missing no stop lamps working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sidesill to floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Tow-bar socket loose but secure
Power steering component(s) leaking Reservoir area (2.3.3b)
Central Body has slight corrosion Sills (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Handbrake (3.7.B.5b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Towbar socket loose but secure
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside cracked (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion central (6.1.A.1)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside cracked (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion central (6.1.A.1)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
front anti roll bar mounting rubbers worn just in limits
n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
slight split in centre exhaust.
travel on parking brake just in limits
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front pads worn low and travel on handbrake
rear no plate worn and wheel arch covers fitted
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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RJ54 VZC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black 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 VZC, 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 VZC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 October 2004.
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