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RL53 JCX

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

132,148 mi
Last recorded132,148 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 JCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 132,148 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front jacking point corroded

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 132,143 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front jacking point corroded

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 200,284 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both seals are corroded.

Front Bumper damage

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Nearside door mirror casing damaged but not affecting mirrors performance.

Offside Front Tire out of shape and worn on inside shoulder, offside tire.

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 200,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both seals are corroded.

Front Bumper damage

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Nearside door mirror casing damaged but not affecting mirrors performance.

Offside Front Tire out of shape and worn on inside shoulder, offside tire.

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 112,565 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 171,469 miles

blow at exhaust centre pipe to downpipe joint

corrosion on both rear brake pipes to hoses

corrsion on rear inner and outer sills

deterioration on both front brake hoses

headlights have product on lens (outputs reduced)

nearside rear light lens damaged

offside front tyre worn low on inner

oil leak from top of engine

Fail 28 Jan 2015 171,238 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

blow at exhaust centre pipe to downpipe joint

brake fluid near minimum level

corrosion on both rear brake pipes to hoses

corrsion on rear inner and outer sills

deterioration on both front brake hoses

hand brake reading low

headlights have product on lens (outputs reduced)

nearside rear light lens damaged

offside front tyre worn low on inner

oil leak from top of engine

parking brake travel on limit

unable to test offside rear wheel bearing

wear and pitting on inner faces of rear brake discs

Pass 15 Feb 2014 99,245 miles

blow from exhaust down pipe to turbo

both front brake hoses deteriorated

brake fluid near minimum level

corrosion by both rear outer suspension arm mounts

corrosion on both rear brake pipes to hoses

headlights deteriorated and output reduced

Fail 14 Feb 2014 99,245 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

blow from exhaust down pipe to turbo

both front brake hoses deteriorated

brake fluid near minimum level

corrosion by both rear outer suspension arm mounts

corrosion on both rear brake pipes to hoses

headlights deteriorated and output reduced

Pass 11 Feb 2013 92,084 miles

corrosion offside rear brake pipe to hose

Fail 11 Feb 2013 92,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

corrosion offside rear brake pipe to hose

Pass 16 Feb 2012 86,039 miles

corrosion on offside front brake pipe to flex

offside front brake pads worn low

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear section of exhaust deteriorated

slight corrosion on offside rear brake pipe to flex

wear in both front anti roll bar 'D' bushes

wear in both front brake discs

Fail 9 Feb 2012 85,884 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion on offside front brake pipe to flex

offside front brake pads worn low

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear section of exhaust deteriorated

slight corrosion on offside rear brake pipe to flex

wear in both front anti roll bar 'D' bushes

wear in both front brake discs

Pass 16 Feb 2010 117,224 miles

slight play on offside steering rack

Pass 13 Feb 2009 62,965 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 53,855 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre at wear bars on inner edge

rear number plate faded slightly

slight judder on front brakes

Pass 1 Mar 2007 42,101 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 1 Mar 2007 42,101 miles

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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 JCX 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 61.1%.

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 RL53 JCX, 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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RL53 JCX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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