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SE53 LLO

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

54,449 mi
Last recorded54,449 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE53 LLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 54,449 miles

Centre stop disconnected

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 54,449 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 54,060 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 54,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 52,488 miles

nearside front tyre smooth on outer edge

Fail 23 Jul 2014 52,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front tyre smooth on outer edge

Pass 19 Jul 2013 50,778 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 50,778 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 48,361 miles

nearside headlamp condensation but not affecting light output

srs lamp stays illuminated

Pass 5 May 2011 45,149 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 45,149 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise gearbox faulty

offside door mirror broken lens not affectig veiw

Fail 10 Dec 2009 39,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 39,752 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 35,769 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 29,072 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 29,072 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 23,212 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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SE53 LLO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SE53 LLO, 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 SE53 LLO registered?

SE53 LLO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 February 2004.

Is SE53 LLO safe to buy?

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