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SJ54 ULH

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

286,744 mi
Last recorded286,744 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 286,744 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

slight play in nearside inner rack arm

Fail 1 Sep 2015 286,718 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing drivers catch (5.1.1)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat nearside passenger rear forward (5.2.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

slight play in nearside inner rack arm

Pass 3 Sep 2014 257,222 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

o/s hand brake cable outer cover deteriated

slight bind o/s rear brake

Pass 4 Mar 2014 236,585 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 236,585 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 219,014 miles

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

drivers seat poor

Fail 7 Sep 2013 219,014 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

drivers seat poor

Pass 5 Sep 2012 197,517 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 157,636 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

SRS light on

condition of bonnet catch

offside front tyre slightly mishaped

Fail 2 Sep 2011 157,632 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

SRS light on

Spare tyre defective

condition of 1st row center seat belt buckle

condition of bonnet catch

offside front tyre slightly mishaped

Pass 21 Aug 2010 103,724 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2010 103,724 miles

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 66,557 miles

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

door trim missing

Fail 28 Aug 2009 65,952 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

door trim missing

Pass 2 Sep 2008 33,533 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 33,494 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 32,726 miles

Battery insecure

engine management light on

offside washer pipe split

Fail 22 Feb 2008 32,726 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Battery insecure

engine management light on

offside washer pipe split

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 ULH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ULH, 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 SJ54 ULH registered?

SJ54 ULH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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