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SV04 RHJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

214,391 mi
Last recorded214,391 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV04 RHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 214,391 miles

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

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 214,343 miles

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 128,965 miles

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

excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength under tail gate ( back)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 128,965 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both (6.1.B.2)

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

excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength under tail gate ( back)

Pass 28 May 2015 121,942 miles

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

beam aim poor

brake warning light on

vehicle in varous stage of corrosion

Fail 13 May 2015 121,689 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

beam aim poor

beam aim poor

brake warning light on

vehicle in varous stage of corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2014 106,769 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

various rust patches, unable to fully view underside due to covering

Pass 30 Jul 2013 94,290 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 84,069 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 79,819 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 79,381 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2010 74,777 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2010 74,767 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 69,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

child seats fitted at rear not allowing full inspection of s/belts

Fail 5 May 2009 69,575 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

child seats fitted at rear not allowing full inspection of s/belts

Pass 19 Mar 2008 62,428 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 46,582 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 46,582 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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SV04 RHJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SV04 RHJ, 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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SV04 RHJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 April 2004.

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