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RN04 VAH

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,744 mi
Last recorded120,744 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN04 VAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 120,744 miles

Nearside front tyre bald on shoulder

Pass 4 Oct 2012 109,562 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front tyre has shallow cuts in inner and outer wall

Pass 1 Aug 2011 97,607 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 97,607 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 90,610 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 81,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 81,570 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 73,250 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 73,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 60,147 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 60,147 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 VAH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VAH, 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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What year was RN04 VAH registered?

RN04 VAH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 August 2004.

Is RN04 VAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN04 VAH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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