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RV04 RLY

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

183,358 mi
Last recorded183,358 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV04 RLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 183,358 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 176,071 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 267,991 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 267,991 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 167,628 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 158,462 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 144,213 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 144,212 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 128,438 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil low.

Fail 27 Mar 2012 128,438 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine oil low.

Pass 24 Feb 2011 114,724 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 114,310 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 101,732 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking on inner wall

Fail 2 Mar 2010 101,732 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre cracking on inner wall

Pass 3 Mar 2009 88,392 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 72,432 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 56,864 miles

windscreen has crack outside of swept area

Nail in offside front tyre

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 RLY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RLY, 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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What year was RV04 RLY registered?

RV04 RLY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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