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SF54 DRZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

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

RegistrationSF54 DRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2022

corrosion various areas

Pass 20 May 2021

All suspension components corroded.

Slight surface rust underneath.

Pass 1 Jun 2020

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly Nearside rear and offside rear (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2019 269,199 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 269,184 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sills Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both Rear Wheel Arches Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Cords Exposed On Both Front Tyres. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both Rear Tyres Below Legal Limit. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust Bracket Broken.

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

Offside Rear Slight Damage To Rear Light.

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

Pass 7 May 2016 262,347 miles

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

brake pipes greased

oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2015 255,014 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 248,889 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 218,875 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 187,990 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 78,164 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 64,885 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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SF54 DRZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DRZ, 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 SF54 DRZ registered?

SF54 DRZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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The MOT history for SF54 DRZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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