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RN53 NCF

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

105,018 mi
Last recorded105,018 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 NCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 105,018 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 105,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 99,142 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 May 2011 96,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s steering rack arm has some play

Fail 20 May 2011 96,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front discs lipped

o/s steering rack arm has some play

Pass 12 Dec 2009 77,950 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 77,950 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 68,802 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 68,802 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 61,502 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 61,500 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 53,417 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 53,417 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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RN53 NCF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 RN53 NCF, 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 RN53 NCF registered?

RN53 NCF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 January 2004.

Is RN53 NCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN53 NCF shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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