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SC53 UWX

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,948 mi
Last recorded141,948 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 UWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 141,948 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 50,010 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 47,857 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 47,811 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 39,688 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2017 39,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front wipers smearing screen lightly

ignition barrel return spring fault (key not returning)

minor damage to nearside front tyre inner tread block possibly caused by previously damaged coilspring

Fail 30 Jan 2017 39,658 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp unable to check position lamp independently as headlamp dip beam stays illuminated (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp unable to check stop lamp independently as position lamp stays illuminated (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp unable to check position lamp independently as headlamp dip beam stays illuminated (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp unable to check stop lamp independently as position lamp stays illuminated (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front wipers smearing screen lightly

ignition barrel return spring fault (key not returning)

minor damage to nearside front tyre inner tread block possibly caused by previously damaged coilspring

Pass 29 Jan 2016 39,469 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 39,201 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 39,051 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 39,051 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 37,843 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 37,832 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 36,126 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 33,368 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 30,322 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 27,145 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 27,121 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 23,076 miles

Advise OSF washer hose holed. Still provides sufficient liquid to clear screen effectively from NS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2008 23,076 miles

Advise OSF washer hose holed. Still provides sufficient liquid to clear screen effectively from NS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 18,519 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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SC53 UWX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SC53 UWX, 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 SC53 UWX registered?

SC53 UWX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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