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RN53 VAA

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,633 mi
Last recorded133,633 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 133,633 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 130,966 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 130,966 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 121,801 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 115,820 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 108,436 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 108,433 miles

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

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2020 101,458 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor under passenger seat and battery tray (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside front jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both headlamp lenses deteriated

offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroding

Fail 1 Oct 2020 101,413 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at rear arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at rear arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor under passenger seat and battery tray (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside front jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both headlamp lenses deteriated

offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 8 Oct 2019 96,449 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

bonnet release catch broken but still operates

both front jacking points showing signs of corrosion

rear wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2018 93,707 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Also Has Nail In. (5.2.3 (e))

Underside Of Vehicle Showing Signs Of Corrosion.

Pass 10 Oct 2017 90,735 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 86,788 miles

child seats fitted not allowing seat belt checks

Pass 5 Aug 2015 84,813 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 83,116 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 78,217 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 74,041 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 74,041 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 69,648 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 63,152 miles

Uneven wear to both front tyres - Tyres showing sigs of scrubbing Tracking maybe required

Pass 17 Jul 2009 55,984 miles

brake fluid level slightly low

Fail 15 Jul 2009 55,984 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

brake fluid level slightly low

brake wear indicator light is on

n/s washer jet missing

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

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

parking brake pedal has limited resurve travel

rear tyres worn to the limit!

windscreen washer fluid level low

windscreen washer fluid level low

Pass 5 Jul 2008 48,524 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 48,524 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 41,567 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 41,293 miles

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 40,987 miles

park-brake reserve travel slightly lesser than expected, needs attention

Fail 20 Jun 2007 40,987 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

park-brake reserve travel slightly lesser than expected, needs attention

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 VAA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VAA, 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 VAA registered?

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

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The MOT history for RN53 VAA shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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