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SF04 GLP

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

198,556 mi
Last recorded198,556 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF04 GLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 198,556 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 195,015 miles

all underbody heavily covered in underseal at time of test

Pass 12 Feb 2018 187,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rusting to inner wing under bonnet

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

under body and outer side of vehicle in rusty condition

Fail 6 Feb 2018 187,818 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rusting to inner wing under bonnet

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

under body and outer side of vehicle in rusty condition

Pass 3 Mar 2017 178,651 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sills and chassis rails (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 104,105 miles

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

Park brake travel

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 104,059 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking at abs pump (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 96,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside windscreen scratched.

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 96,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside windscreen scratched.

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 87,438 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 87,436 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 87,274 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 87,240 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 80,733 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 80,484 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

wiper blade rubbers loose

Pass 3 Apr 2009 68,445 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 68,441 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 88,976 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 GLP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SF04 GLP, 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 GLP registered?

SF04 GLP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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