2004 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · RL53 PXW
2004 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 119,808 miles. MOT expired on 15 Apr 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,808 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
RL53 PXW Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2025
- 119,808 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RL53 PXW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vito (RL53 PXW) between January 2007 and April 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (65 issues), Tyres (29 issues), Lighting (26 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Steering (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 124 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
RL53 PXW Mileage History
- 26/01/200718,209 mi
- 25/01/200825,552 mi+7,343 mi
- 25/01/200825,552 mi
- 30/01/200934,750 mi+9,198 mi
- 26/02/201042,853 mi+8,103 mi
- 26/02/201151,514 mi+8,661 mi
- 27/01/201258,248 mi+6,734 mi
- 22/02/201366,327 mi+8,079 mi
- 23/02/201366,327 mi
- 22/02/201474,143 mi+7,816 mi
- 22/02/201474,143 mi
- 28/02/201580,835 mi+6,692 mi
- 27/02/201686,678 mi+5,843 mi
- 27/02/201686,683 mi+5 mi
- 03/03/201791,939 mi+5,256 mi
- 03/03/201791,945 mi+6 mi
- 02/03/201895,766 mi+3,821 mi
- 11/03/201999,670 mi+3,904 mi
- 13/03/201999,670 mi
- 14/03/2020103,134 mi+3,464 mi
- 14/03/2020103,134 mi
- 17/03/2021107,105 mi+3,971 mi
- 17/03/2021107,108 mi+3 mi
- 16/03/2022110,694 mi+3,586 mi
- 28/03/2022110,754 mi+60 mi
- 22/03/2023112,748 mi+1,994 mi
- 27/03/2023112,767 mi+19 mi
- 04/04/2024115,007 mi+2,240 mi
- 11/04/2024115,030 mi+23 mi
- 17/04/2025119,808 mi+4,778 mi
Average of roughly 5,575 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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