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VE04 RYR

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,114 mi
Last recorded117,114 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 RYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 117,114 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear suspensions system corroded

front panel corroded

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

nearside sliding door corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

offside sliding door corroded

outer body corroded

rear diff leak

Fail 24 May 2021 117,114 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear suspensions system corroded

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

nearside sliding door corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

offside sliding door corroded

outer body corroded

rear diff leak

Pass 3 Jun 2020 115,193 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion throughout underside

reverse light not working

Fail 1 Jun 2020 115,188 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe from silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion throughout underside

reverse light not working

Pass 28 Feb 2018 184,926 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL OTHER PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

REAR DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 184,879 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO EXHAUST BLOW (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR SECTION CHASSIS MEMBER (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR SECTION CHASSIS MEMBER (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL OTHER PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

REAR DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 109,320 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

General under body corrosion

Fail 2 Feb 2017 109,319 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front , under wing (3.6.B.2c)

General under body corrosion

Pass 5 Jan 2016 107,654 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 104,713 miles

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

front wipers

light body corrsion

Fail 23 Oct 2013 100,822 miles

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

both sides rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2013 100,822 miles

both sides rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2012 97,345 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 92,017 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 87,919 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 83,006 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 83,006 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 70,587 miles

some bind on offside front brake

Pass 4 Jun 2007 54,091 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre small cut on inner side wall

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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VE04 RYR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VE04 RYR, 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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VE04 RYR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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