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RL53 PXW

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

119,808 mi
Last recorded119,808 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 119,808 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 115,030 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on outer edges

nearside registration plate light dim

underside of van has very bad surface corrosion. Inspection is limited due to protective coating that has been applied is very tough

underside of van is heavily coated around suspension components

Fail 4 Apr 2024 115,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on outer edges

nearside registration plate light dim

underside of van has very bad surface corrosion. Inspection is limited due to protective coating that has been applied is very tough

underside of van is heavily coated around suspension components

Pass 27 Mar 2023 112,767 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Mar 2023 112,748 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Mar 2022 110,754 miles

Central Lower gearbox rubber mount badly deteriorated

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front both jacking points corroded

Front both steering arm gaiters in poor condition

Nearside Front Outer tyre becoming worn on edge (step tread

Nearside Front brake pipe becoming badly corroded

Nearside Front power steering pipes becoming insecure

Nearside Front slight dampness around brake calliper but no leaks found

Nearside Rear slight oil leak around driveshaft sill

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside mirror housing becoming insecure

Rear both brake pipes corroded

slight dampness around power steering reservoir

wiper switch becoming insecure

Fail 16 Mar 2022 110,694 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Lower gearbox rubber mount badly deteriorated

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front both jacking points corroded

Front both steering arm gaiters in poor condition

Nearside Front Outer tyre becoming worn on edge (step tread

Nearside Front brake pipe becoming badly corroded

Nearside Front power steering pipes becoming insecure

Nearside Front slight dampness around brake calliper but no leaks found

Nearside Rear slight oil leak around driveshaft sill

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside mirror housing becoming insecure

Rear both brake pipes corroded

slight dampness around power steering reservoir

wiper switch becoming insecure

Pass 17 Mar 2021 107,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 107,105 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2020 103,134 miles

Both steering rack gaiters twisted and deteriorated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around all 4 jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 103,134 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both steering rack gaiters twisted and deteriorated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around all 4 jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 99,670 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/wheel arch/sill return (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 99,670 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/sill return (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BADLY PERISHED / ADVISE REPLACEMENT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/wheel arch/sill return (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside headlamp in poor condtion

Pass 2 Mar 2018 95,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 91,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn around outer edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 91,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn around outer edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 86,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both inner sills corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2016 86,678 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both inner sills corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2015 80,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake discs are slightly worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

front tyres are wearing on the edges

Pass 22 Feb 2014 74,143 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight knocking felt/heard from steering column area

Fail 22 Feb 2014 74,143 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight knocking felt/heard from steering column area

Pass 23 Feb 2013 66,327 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 66,327 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 58,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs worn

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2011 51,514 miles

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

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

both rear tyres tread unevenly worn

front brake discs worn

nearside windscreen washer in-op

Pass 26 Feb 2010 42,853 miles

steering feels loose and noisey

Pass 30 Jan 2009 34,750 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight knocking felt in steering column area

Pass 25 Jan 2008 25,552 miles

front discs worn and front brakes binding

hand brake lever seems low

nsr shockabsorber leaking slightly

Fail 25 Jan 2008 25,552 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

front discs worn and front brakes binding

hand brake lever seems low

nsr shockabsorber leaking slightly

Pass 26 Jan 2007 18,209 miles

sat nav mounting covering headlamp switch position markings

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 PXW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 PXW, 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 PXW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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