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SA54 BFU

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,230 mi
Last recorded170,230 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA54 BFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 170,230 miles

vehicle is undersealed on the underside

Pass 16 Nov 2020 165,595 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 148,050 miles

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 148,050 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 136,819 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Apr 2018 136,809 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2017 132,046 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 120,753 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 120,753 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 111,207 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 111,206 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 101,973 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 101,973 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 92,284 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 77,542 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 67,939 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 67,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 59,094 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 59,094 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 45,367 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 36,356 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 36,356 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 27,157 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 27,073 miles

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

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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SA54 BFU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SA54 BFU, 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 SA54 BFU registered?

SA54 BFU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 October 2004.

Is SA54 BFU safe to buy?

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