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SC54 FBY

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

347,226 mi
Last recorded347,226 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC54 FBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 347,226 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 303,724 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 303,724 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2010 260,068 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2009 215,907 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 215,907 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 166,361 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 166,361 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 111,670 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 59,332 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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SC54 FBY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SC54 FBY, 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 SC54 FBY registered?

SC54 FBY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 December 2004.

Is SC54 FBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC54 FBY shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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