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RV04 RHZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

248,106 mi
Last recorded248,106 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 248,106 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge and on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge and on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

eml light on

o/s/r lower inner wheel arch corroded outside area

oil leak

rear chassis corroded

Pass 20 May 2016 237,042 miles

both head light beam images poor

brake pedal rubber slight wear

engine light on

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front exhaust bracket broken and rattling

nearside number plate light dim

offside front tyre worn edge

offside rear body corroded

oil leak

rear chassis corroded

slight play in steering

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 20 May 2015 228,740 miles

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

both outer sills to floor slightly corroded

Pass 12 May 2014 222,619 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 215,592 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 210,336 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 202,094 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 193,340 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 173,878 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 173,878 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Clip which holds exhaust to turbo partially snapped

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 148,432 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 115,389 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 115,389 miles

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

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

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 RHZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RHZ, 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 RHZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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