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SE53 LLZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,655 mi
Last recorded121,655 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE53 LLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 121,655 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 117,228 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear wheel arch corroded at sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 May 2016 117,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working No plate light inop (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear wheel arch corroded at sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 May 2015 112,224 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 27 May 2015 112,224 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 105,950 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2014 105,925 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2013 98,438 miles

both sills damaged but not holed

brake pipe to nearside front flexi hose slightly corroded

jumping out off first gear

nearside front wiper split but clearing screen

Fail 12 Apr 2013 98,436 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both sills damaged but not holed

brake pipe to nearside front flexi hose slightly corroded

jumping out off first gear

nearside front wiper split but clearing screen

Pass 19 Apr 2012 86,985 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 79,055 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 79,031 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 70,226 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 65,545 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 58,131 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 48,776 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 LLZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 SE53 LLZ, 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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SE53 LLZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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