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RL53 BYW

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,077 mi
Last recorded117,077 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 BYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 117,077 miles

windscreen has crack out side 40mm swept area not in drivers view

Pass 25 May 2011 106,153 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 106,153 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 94,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 83,659 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 70,152 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

long park brake travel

Pass 2 Jan 2007 53,040 miles

tyre wear to outside edge of nearside front tyre

winscreen damaged

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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RL53 BYW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RL53 BYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RL53 BYW registered?

RL53 BYW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 January 2004.

Is RL53 BYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL53 BYW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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