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RV54 JHZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

186,157 mi
Last recorded186,157 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 JHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 186,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose box and corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to the under side of vehicle outside of prescribed area

Pass 28 Nov 2019 179,324 miles

Offside Front door damaged

Offside Rear door corroded

underside of vehicle heavily corroded but outside of prescribe area

Pass 28 Nov 2018 169,389 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

general corrosion underneath but not in any prescribed areas

Pass 4 Dec 2017 158,852 miles

Advise air intake box missing.

Advise both sides front headlamps misting.

Advise both sides sills corroded.

Advise brake pad warning light on dash.

Advise engine auxiliary belt worn and splitting.

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished on side wall.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside sliding door corroded.

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 150,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 150,296 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x3 (2.4.A.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 38% (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 145,488 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

eml on

slight play in inner rack joints

Fail 10 Nov 2015 145,478 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

eml on

slight play in inner rack joints

Pass 27 Oct 2014 127,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 118,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 107,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 97,915 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 90,171 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 85,993 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 78,055 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 63,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2007 63,446 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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RV54 JHZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RV54 JHZ, 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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RV54 JHZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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