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RK04 MWA

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

314,223 mi
Last recorded314,223 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 MWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2018 314,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill and whhel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

body corrosion all over

Pass 18 Jan 2017 305,296 miles

Nearside Rear quarter panel corroded

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear quarter panel corroded and sliding door corroded

Offside sill corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2016 296,217 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

body all around corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2016 296,217 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

body all around corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2015 287,013 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 287,013 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 277,993 miles

o/s/f mirror cracked

Fail 13 Feb 2014 277,993 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f windscreen cracked

o/s/f mirror cracked

Pass 9 Jan 2013 264,529 miles

Oil leak

tailgate corrouded

Fail 9 Jan 2013 264,529 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

tailgate corrouded

Pass 10 Jan 2012 239,314 miles

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

rear tailpipe corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2011 207,143 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 207,143 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 174,830 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 174,830 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 141,938 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 141,938 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 98,774 miles

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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RK04 MWA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RK04 MWA, 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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RK04 MWA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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