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RN04 VAK

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,720 mi
Last recorded66,720 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN04 VAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 66,720 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 64,169 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 60,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 58,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 56,000 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 86,727 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 83,425 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 76,875 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 72,548 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 66,108 miles

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear

Fail 12 Jul 2016 66,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear

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

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 14 Jul 2015 62,904 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 54,311 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 54,311 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 29,893 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 27,690 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 37,244 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 32,658 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 32,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2009 26,148 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 13,554 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 VAK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VAK, 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 VAK registered?

RN04 VAK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 August 2004.

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The MOT history for RN04 VAK shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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