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RN04 UZY

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

157,259 mi
Last recorded157,259 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN04 UZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 157,259 miles

Body has corrosion, but not likely to cause injury

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside outer sill, offside front inner sill, nearside and offside chassis outriggers have corrosion not within a prescribed area

Fail 25 Oct 2019 157,259 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Body has corrosion, but not likely to cause injury

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside outer sill, offside front inner sill, nearside and offside chassis outriggers have corrosion not within a prescribed area

Pass 26 Oct 2018 154,707 miles

front number plate damaged

general under vehicle rust

near side front tyre valve perishing

near side number plate lamp inoperative

rear brake pipes rusty

various tyres wearing on edges/wearing low

Fail 25 Oct 2018 154,706 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

general under vehicle rust

near side front tyre valve perishing

near side number plate lamp inoperative

rear brake pipes rusty

various tyres wearing on edges/wearing low

Pass 27 Oct 2017 152,851 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 2-3mm 195/65/16c (4.1.E.1)

front number plate is slightly damaged

hole from corrosion o/s/f inner sill not in a prescribed area

park release handle is repaired with a cable tie

Fail 27 Oct 2017 152,851 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 2-3mm 195/65/16c (4.1.E.1)

front number plate is slightly damaged

hole from corrosion o/s/f inner sill not in a prescribed area

park release handle is repaired with a cable tie

Pass 1 Nov 2016 150,123 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s beam image is slightly blurred

park brake release has been repaired with a cable tie and still functions

Fail 24 Oct 2016 150,117 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Stop lamp not working none (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

park brake release has been repaired with a cable tie and still functions

Pass 30 Oct 2015 146,865 miles

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

Front number plate deteriorating

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 146,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front number plate deteriorating

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2014 139,225 miles

Brake pedal anti slip slightly worn.

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front windscreen wipers poor.

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

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

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

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

Offside rear light lens slightly damaged.

Oil filler cap missing.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 139,225 miles

Brake pedal anti slip slightly worn.

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front windscreen wipers poor.

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

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

Offside rear light lens slightly damaged.

Oil filler cap missing.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 131,608 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 121,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear springs are not a matched pair

Pass 1 Nov 2011 109,824 miles

Offside rear lower light lense cracked/damaged

condensation in o/s headlamp

o/s steering rack gaiter twisted

Fail 31 Oct 2011 109,824 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

condensation in o/s headlamp

o/s steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 21 Oct 2010 90,809 miles

indicator stalk loose

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 31 Oct 2009 69,384 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 37,920 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 24,101 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 UZY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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