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SF04 GLT

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

310,744 mi
Last recorded310,744 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF04 GLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2015 310,744 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 271,328 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 255,084 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 233,547 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 219,826 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 199,252 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 167,888 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 161,109 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 141,168 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 141,168 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 123,274 miles

Parking brake reserve travel could be improved.

Slight play offside inner rack area.

Fail 31 Jul 2008 122,919 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake reserve travel could be improved.

Slight play offside inner rack area.

Pass 1 Aug 2007 96,569 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 1 Aug 2007 96,569 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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 GLT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GLT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF04 GLT registered?

SF04 GLT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 August 2004.

Is SF04 GLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF04 GLT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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