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RY04 UDS

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

135,987 mi
Last recorded135,987 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 UDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 135,987 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 135,987 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 120,311 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 120,311 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 105,680 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 105,680 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 97,341 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 97,340 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 89,332 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 80,022 miles

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

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 80,022 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front wipers worn

Pass 6 Sep 2011 70,399 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

indicator switch loose

offside front tyre sidewall scuffed

Fail 5 Sep 2011 70,399 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

indicator switch loose

offside front tyre sidewall scuffed

Pass 2 Sep 2010 57,230 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 57,230 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 46,195 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 31,864 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 31,864 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 20,529 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 20,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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RY04 UDS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 RY04 UDS, 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 RY04 UDS registered?

RY04 UDS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 August 2004.

Is RY04 UDS safe to buy?

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