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SF54 BWG

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF54 BWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill/chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides .. rear chassis / upper spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2023

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 147,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 147,008 miles

Central Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced suspension arm and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general underbody corrosion to previous repairs

Pass 1 Aug 2020 116,120 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2019 114,384 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Jan 2018 111,352 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both centre outriggers under van (6.1.B.2)

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

nearside park brake effort lower than offside

Pass 30 Dec 2016 100,491 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 93,323 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 84,668 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 79,291 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 79,291 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 73,383 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 65,070 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 64,940 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 59,274 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 59,265 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 54,007 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 48,201 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 41,795 miles

BONNET STAY MISSING ENGINE NOISE ?

Oil leak

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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SF54 BWG 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 SF54 BWG, 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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SF54 BWG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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