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RV04 RJZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

223,612 mi
Last recorded223,612 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2016 223,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

both rear door shuts corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

headlamp lenses deteriorated

windscreen damaged

Pass 20 May 2015 215,438 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

n/s headlamp beam pattern poor

wipers split

Fail 8 May 2015 215,000 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

n/s headlamp beam pattern poor

wipers split

Pass 28 Apr 2014 207,863 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 207,863 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 207,850 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear arch coroded but outside prescribed areas

Pass 27 Mar 2013 198,730 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 198,730 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 189,989 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fracture/corrosion to offside side load inner door frame, but not in prescribed area

brake pedal spongey

Pass 14 Mar 2011 172,442 miles

Both front brake hoses starting to perrish

Fail 12 Mar 2011 172,442 miles

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

Both front brake hoses starting to perrish

Pass 24 Mar 2010 167,941 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 152,195 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 152,193 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2008 114,445 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 79,282 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 79,266 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 RJZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 RV04 RJZ, 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 RJZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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