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RY54 SYF

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

187,023 mi
Last recorded187,023 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 187,023 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CASINGS CORRODED

BRAKE WARNING LAMP ON

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED AND CORRODING

FRONT NO PLATE DISFIGURING

INNER FRONT PADS LOW ...EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

INTERIOR MIRROR MISSING

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S FRONT AND N/S REAR TYRE OUTER WALLS SCUFFED

N/S FRONT AND O/S FRONT CHASSIS /OUTRIGGERS HOLED AND CORRODED

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE GETTING LOW AND TYRE NAILED

N/S STEERING GAITER TWISTED

REAR OF BOTH SILLS CORRODING

REAR WHEEL ARCHS CORRODING

Fail 3 Jun 2015 187,023 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CASINGS CORRODED

BRAKE WARNING LAMP ON

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED AND CORRODING

FRONT NO PLATE DISFIGURING

INNER FRONT PADS LOW ...EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

INTERIOR MIRROR MISSING

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S FRONT AND N/S REAR TYRE OUTER WALLS SCUFFED

N/S FRONT AND O/S FRONT CHASSIS /OUTRIGGERS HOLED AND CORRODED

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE GETTING LOW AND TYRE NAILED

N/S STEERING GAITER TWISTED

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR OF BOTH SILLS CORRODING

REAR WHEEL ARCHS CORRODING

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 176,412 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 16 Nov 2013 176,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 6 Dec 2012 160,377 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 160,377 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 143,432 miles

o/s/r tyre has splits in sidewall

Fail 7 Dec 2011 143,432 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre has splits in sidewall

Pass 4 Dec 2010 128,994 miles

Child seat centre row centre seat.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Dec 2009 114,330 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 95,410 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 95,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 74,713 miles

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

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 SYF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver 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 RY54 SYF, 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 RY54 SYF registered?

RY54 SYF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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