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RY04 UDZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

169,003 mi
Last recorded169,003 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 UDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 169,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 169,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 150,637 miles

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

Offside Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

both rear shock absorbers feel weak

offside front door safety strap disconnected

Fail 21 Aug 2014 150,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

both rear shock absorbers feel weak

offside front door safety strap disconnected

Pass 7 May 2013 143,565 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under body corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2012 135,510 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 135,510 miles

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Front Upper Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2011 210,002 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 210,002 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 111,946 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 62,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 29 Nov 2007 52,419 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 52,419 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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RY04 UDZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RY04 UDZ, 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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RY04 UDZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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