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RV04 RNZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,133 mi
Last recorded139,133 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 139,133 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 139,129 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer rubber broken (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe blowing/holed (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 115,810 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 114,590 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 107,124 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 107,124 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 95,005 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 95,005 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 84,915 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing close to limit

offside door mirror glass damaged

offside front tyre slightly out of shape

offside front tyre wearing close to limit

Fail 14 Dec 2011 84,911 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing close to limit

offside door mirror glass damaged

offside front tyre slightly out of shape

offside front tyre wearing close to limit

Pass 7 Dec 2010 74,550 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside rear tyre worn close to limit on both edges

rear number plate backing faded slightly

Pass 2 Dec 2009 63,437 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside number plate lamp very dim

Fail 30 Nov 2009 63,437 miles

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

Centre Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside number plate lamp very dim

Pass 18 Sep 2008 51,622 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge badly

stonechip on screen

Fail 18 Sep 2008 51,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge badly

stonechip on screen

Pass 13 Sep 2007 38,685 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre wearing down

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing down.

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 RNZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RNZ, 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 RNZ registered?

RV04 RNZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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