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SJ04 LWA

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

169,805 mi
Last recorded169,805 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 LWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 169,805 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 169,793 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subfram rear side area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill front to rear [ inner and outer ] (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subfram rear side area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 158,252 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

welded repairs heavily under sealed

Pass 4 May 2020 146,525 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 140,156 miles

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

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

Rear Lower panel in poor condition

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both side inner and outer wheel arch in poor condition

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both side sills in poor condition

oil leak

under vehicle in poor condition

Fail 7 May 2019 140,153 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both side headlamp have no beam pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Lower panel in poor condition

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both side inner and outer wheel arch in poor condition

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both side sills in poor condition

oil leak

under vehicle in poor condition

Pass 15 May 2018 128,028 miles

exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 15 May 2018 128,028 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2017 125,176 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Bulkhead brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion jacking points (not structural)

Slight marking on screen

Pass 4 Aug 2016 121,184 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in steering rack (2.2.A.1b)

signs of corrosion front inner wings and underbody

Pass 14 Aug 2015 116,033 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 116,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Noise from rear brakes possible parking brake shoes/drum

Pass 27 Oct 2014

Engine management warning lamp on.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside side loading door cannot be secured.

Fail 17 Oct 2014

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Battery charging warning lamp on.

Engine management warning lamp on.

Handbrake warning lamp intermitantly on.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside side loading door cannot be secured.

Pass 18 Oct 2013 108,686 miles

Hole in nearside front inner wing

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Slight knock from steering shaft when turning lock to lock

Fail 16 Oct 2013 108,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Hole in nearside front inner wing

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Slight knock from steering shaft when turning lock to lock

Pass 29 Aug 2012 94,551 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 94,327 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2011 79,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s no plate light dim.

Fail 12 May 2011 79,180 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s no plate light dim.

Pass 15 Mar 2010 65,476 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front drop link gaiter split.

nearside rear tyre sidewall cut.

Fail 12 Mar 2010 65,476 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front drop link gaiter split.

nearside rear tyre sidewall cut.

Pass 11 Feb 2009 54,640 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 54,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

exhaust vibrating at front pipe flange.

slight hole in exhaust centre section.

Pass 2 Aug 2007 40,073 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 40,067 miles

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

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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SJ04 LWA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 SJ04 LWA, 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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SJ04 LWA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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