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SJ54 ULX

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

274,724 mi
Last recorded274,724 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 274,724 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 258,661 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 258,327 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 232,577 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 232,519 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Dec 2009 228,228 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 195,076 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 195,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 148,990 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 148,986 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 92,214 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 ULX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ULX, 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 ULX registered?

SJ54 ULX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 October 2004.

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The MOT history for SJ54 ULX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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