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SF04 ADZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

264,937 mi
Last recorded264,937 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF04 ADZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 264,937 miles

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Jun 2022 253,945 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 240,192 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 240,192 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 220,749 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener removed ()

Pass 26 Jun 2019 200,414 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 200,413 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 173,133 miles

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

Offside Power steering repaired, but not inappropriately (2.3.7)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 144,325 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 118,982 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 91,708 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 63,558 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 177,153 miles

engine oil leak suspecy from oil level sendor in bottom of sump

Pass 16 Apr 2012 177,022 miles

play osf inner rack joint

Pass 30 Dec 2011 174,078 miles

Fuel filter warning light on.

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

SRS light on

Fail 28 Dec 2011 174,078 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid on minimum

Engine noisy possible injector leak.

Fuel filter warning light on.

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

Reverse lights not working.

SRS light on

Pass 8 Jun 2010 124,227 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)

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

wear in prop shaft joint

Fail 19 May 2010 123,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 112,960 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 112,960 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 112,266 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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SF04 ADZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SF04 ADZ, 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 SF04 ADZ registered?

SF04 ADZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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