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SJ54 UHK

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

409,924 mi
Last recorded409,924 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 UHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 409,924 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 354,053 miles

Drivers Eletric window not working

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bad oil leak round axle

brake warning light on

clutch pedal rubber split

nearside front jacking point very rusty

offside front jacking point rusty

Fail 12 Mar 2014 353,810 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Drivers Eletric window not working

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bad oil leak round axle

brake warning light on

clutch pedal rubber split

nearside front jacking point very rusty

offside front jacking point rusty

Pass 5 Apr 2013 299,152 miles

Engine Management Light On

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 291,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both sides front brake discs wearing thin.

both sides front flexible brake hoses perished .

srs fault as indicated by the warning lamp .

Fail 31 Jan 2013 291,092 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both sides front brake discs wearing thin.

both sides front flexible brake hoses perished .

brake pad warning light is staying on .

offside rear brake pad wearing thin & only just meets the pass standard .offside rear brake disc rusted on surfaces reducing braking area & wearing thin . just meets the pass standard .

srs fault as indicated by the warning lamp .

Pass 6 Feb 2012 235,907 miles

damp at fuel filter area

nearside front tyre wearing low

Fail 2 Feb 2012 235,506 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

brake & clutch pedal anti slip pads worn

offside rear brake disc dust shield corroded & split away

Pass 8 Feb 2011 188,076 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

body damage to nearside front wing & bumper section covered with tape

both sides front steering rack gaiters twisted

nearside front inner brake pad wearing thin

offside front indicator fading to white

srs fault indicated by the warning lamp

Fail 7 Feb 2011 188,018 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

body damage to nearside front wing & bumper section covered with tape

both sides front brake pads wearing thin - close to fail criteria . just meets the pass standard

both sides front steering rack gaiters twisted

offside front indicator fading to white

srs fault indicated by the warning lamp

Pass 10 Feb 2010 144,213 miles

long travel on parking brake pedal it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 10 Feb 2010 144,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

long travel on parking brake pedal it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 2 Apr 2009 100,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 100,037 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 81,821 miles

both front steering rack gaitors twisted

Pass 11 May 2007 71,063 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 61,215 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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SJ54 UHK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SJ54 UHK, 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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SJ54 UHK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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