MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
261,286 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged taped ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Outer sill corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Outer both sills corroded
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Outer both sills corroded
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear both arches corroded
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear both arches corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under the car. box section area (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower arm. jacking point area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under the car. box section area (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower arm. jacking point area (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under the car. box section area (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower arm. jacking point area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under the car. box section area (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower arm. jacking point area (2.4.A.3)
Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Both front jacking points badly rusted.
Both front outriggers rusted through.
Diff stabiliser bush worn / perished.
brake pad wear indicator on.Pads ok.
Nearside Front Tyre worn outer edge.
Noise from engine pos injector seal leaking
Recommend tracking checked
Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)
Prop shaft rear centre bearing worn
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)
Prop shaft rear centre bearing worn
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Srs light on indicating a fault with the system
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pedal feels slightly soft
Front discs worn both sides
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RV04 RKA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 RKA, 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 RKA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 March 2004.
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