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RY54 NMU

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

199,833 mi
Last recorded199,833 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 NMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2017 199,833 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

O/S headlamp lens in poor condition

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r & o/s/r (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust clamp broken

Pass 26 Aug 2016 193,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 193,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation has an anchorage without suitable reinforcement (5.3.1f)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt installation has an anchorage without suitable reinforcement (5.3.1f)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Seat belt installation has a seat fitted to a flat rail and the mounting bolt not passing through the leg, rail, floor, and a suitable structural member (5.3.1p)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear of vehicle fitted with incorrect seating type

Pass 8 Jul 2015 182,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 182,193 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 167,243 miles

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

REAR SEATS NOW REMOVED

Fail 27 Dec 2013 167,243 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 152,822 miles

No temporary seats etc etc fitted at rear when vehicle presented for test

both front and both rear brake disc poor condition

near side mirror housing back section mission

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 11 Feb 2013 152,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

No temporary seats etc etc fitted at rear when vehicle presented for test

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front and both rear brake disc poor condition

near side mirror housing back section mission

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 25 Jan 2012 136,310 miles

both rear tyres worn low on traed

parking brake appears to need adjustment on foot lever

Fail 25 Jan 2012 136,307 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres worn low on traed

parking brake appears to need adjustment on foot lever

Fail 26 Jan 2011 118,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Wiper blades deteriorating.

Pass 26 Jan 2011 118,395 miles

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

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

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

Wiper blades deteriorating.

Pass 22 Mar 2010 102,575 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 91,068 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 91,068 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 79,488 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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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RY54 NMU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 RY54 NMU, 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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RY54 NMU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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