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RV04 NVG

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

147,260 mi
Last recorded147,260 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV04 NVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 147,260 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 2 Jun 2025 145,122 miles

Front Bumper damaged

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on Inner and Outer Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2024 143,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading into flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sills nearside and offside also surrounding areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 140,309 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner and outer sills and surrounding areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting back panel (6.1.6 (i) (i))

nearside and offside inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 18 May 2022 135,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 129,144 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear wing corroded and taped no sharp edges

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear inner and outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside side loading door corroded and holed and taped no sharp edges

Offside Rear wing corroded and taped no sharp edges

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear inner and outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside side loading door corroded and holed and taped no sharp edges

Pass 5 Mar 2020 127,570 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

body panels corroded doors and wings

Pass 6 Mar 2019 116,869 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to limit

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear slight oil leak on diff

Fail 4 Mar 2019 116,869 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear slight oil leak on diff

Front brake pads close to limit

Nearside Front tyre close to limit

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2018 108,788 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside and nearside inner sill corroded

vehicle structure corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2017 99,021 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

vehicle structure corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2016 92,425 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 92,425 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 85,677 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 85,654 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 80,106 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 76,505 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 76,501 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 72,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 72,736 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 69,239 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 69,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 64,807 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 62,178 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 58,499 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 58,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 50,188 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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RV04 NVG 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 74.1%.

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 RV04 NVG, 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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RV04 NVG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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