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RY54 RNV

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,664 mi
Last recorded95,664 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 RNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 95,664 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both - lenses cloudy (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tape repair to wheel arch

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded but no sharp edges at time of test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake efficiency only just met - 19%

Fail 20 Nov 2017 95,664 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both - lenses cloudy (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tape repair to wheel arch

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded but no sharp edges at time of test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake efficiency only just met - 19%

Pass 12 Dec 2016 93,564 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded but no sharp edges at time of test

parking brake efficiency only just met - 17%

Fail 12 Dec 2016 93,564 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded but no sharp edges at time of test

parking brake efficiency only just met - 17%

Pass 17 Nov 2015 90,597 miles

both headlamps detoriated

Pass 11 Dec 2014 88,028 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 2 Dec 2013 84,241 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 81,348 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Dec 2011 77,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 73,537 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s front anti roll bar link ball joint dust cover split poor condition

Pass 8 Dec 2009 68,679 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Possible fuel leak

Slight bind on O/S/F brake

Pass 26 Nov 2008 63,517 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside registration plate lamp is incomplete-lens missing.

offside mirror glass is cracked and housing is broken,

Fail 25 Nov 2008 63,513 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside registration plate lamp is incomplete-lens missing.

offside mirror glass is cracked and housing is broken,

Pass 11 Dec 2007 62,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight damage to offside rear wheel arch

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 RNV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RY54 RNV, 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 RNV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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