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RN04 EWY

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

174,425 mi
Last recorded174,425 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN04 EWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 174,425 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion forming around bodywork

play steering and suspension

Pass 19 Apr 2016 169,331 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 169,331 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 169,302 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases underbonnet (injector seals) (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding when spun by hand

brake and clutch pedal rubbers partly worn

Nearside Front tyre worn heavily on edges and perishing badly

Pass 20 Mar 2015 158,867 miles

general body corrosion

offside front brake pipe heavily corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2014 147,243 miles

Parking brake travel 'long'.

Rear section of both sills corroded.

Pass 21 Mar 2013 136,482 miles

Heavy damage to nearside front side wall but no cords exposed.

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 136,479 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake pads wearing low.

Heavy damage to nearside front side wall but no cords exposed.

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 125,924 miles

offside wiper smearing

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

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

exhaust blowing

exhaust rusty

nearside rear shocker soft

Pass 6 Jul 2010 117,943 miles

damage to both door mirror casings

Fail 30 Jun 2010 117,943 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to both door mirror casings

Pass 15 Jun 2009 106,949 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 106,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 93,993 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 93,993 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 74,456 miles

engine cover fitted

front discs lipped

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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RN04 EWY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RN04 EWY, 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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RN04 EWY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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