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RN53 UZY

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,705 mi
Last recorded61,705 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 UZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 61,705 miles

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

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside centre of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 61,393 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONT SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 60,384 miles

Offside Front bumper loose

Pass 25 Jan 2023 59,428 miles

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

N/S/F ENGINE OIL LEAK

Fail 25 Jan 2023 59,428 miles

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

N/S/F ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 55,040 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 55,036 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 52,094 miles

Nearside Front oil filled engine mounting leaking

Pass 29 Jan 2020 50,950 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 50,948 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 47,507 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 47,507 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 44,199 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 42,962 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 39,981 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 38,306 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 36,931 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2014 36,927 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2013 31,017 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 31,005 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 29,103 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 28,073 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 26,619 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 24,945 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 22,729 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 22,480 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 17,462 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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RN53 UZY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 RN53 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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What year was RN53 UZY registered?

RN53 UZY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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The MOT history for RN53 UZY shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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