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SJ54 UKN

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

104,372 mi
Last recorded104,372 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 UKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2016 104,372 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated part missing (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view scored (8.3.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front d-bush worn

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

eobd light on

Pass 3 Mar 2015 84,651 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 81,563 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 78,166 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 72,586 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 62,646 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 48,702 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 34,637 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 22,796 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 UKN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SJ54 UKN, 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 UKN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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