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RN04 UZS

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2022

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

All suspension arms & brake calipers corroded

Both rear wheel arches very corroded

Both side sliding doors very rusty at bottoms

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

General corrosion to underside

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Slightly corroded were join flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 120,540 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 120,325 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box and tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen head lamp misted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen head lamp misted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 65 16c (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 112,551 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from turbo to down pipe (7.1.2)

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

passengers side washer jet not hitting screen

Fail 28 Jul 2017 112,531 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/r16c (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from turbo to down pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and t cut lense to gain pattern (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low also t cut lense (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1 litre of screen wash added (8.2.3)

passengers side washer jet not hitting screen

Pass 27 Jun 2016 108,187 miles

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

Outer body has slight corrosion.

Fail 25 Jun 2016 108,187 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Outer body has slight corrosion.

Pass 23 Jun 2015 100,048 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 100,048 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 92,491 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion found at side sills

Fail 23 Jun 2014 92,487 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion found at side sills

Pass 25 Jun 2013 83,359 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 73,673 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 62,878 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 62,878 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 54,723 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 44,108 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2009 44,096 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 34,345 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 24,413 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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RN04 UZS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UZS, 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 UZS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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