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RV04 RKA

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

261,286 mi
Last recorded261,286 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV04 RKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 261,286 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2020 238,215 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2020 238,215 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 134,586 miles

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

Rear both arches corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2019 134,586 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 130,165 miles

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)

Fail 3 Mar 2018 130,165 miles

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 125,886 miles

Both front jacking points badly rusted.

Both front outriggers rusted through.

Diff stabiliser bush worn / perished.

brake pad wear indicator on.Pads ok.

Pass 4 Mar 2016 121,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn outer edge.

Noise from engine pos injector seal leaking

Recommend tracking checked

Pass 20 Feb 2015 116,326 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Prop shaft rear centre bearing worn

Fail 11 Feb 2015 116,324 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 110,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 110,635 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 102,239 miles

Srs light on indicating a fault with the system

Pass 23 Feb 2012 93,369 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 93,315 miles

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 85,325 miles

Brake pedal feels slightly soft

Front discs worn both sides

Pass 3 Apr 2009 66,720 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 52,591 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 41,807 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 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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