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SJ54 UNU

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

172,843 mi
Last recorded172,843 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 UNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2014 172,843 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Apr 2013 153,498 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 135,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 135,706 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 127,160 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 124,949 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 89,238 miles

nearside front brake disc wearing close to limit borderline

nearside front track rod has play inside rubber gaitor at steering rack more of an investigation needed

offside front brake disc wearing close to limit borderline

offside front track rod has play inside rubber gaitor at steering rack more of an investigation needed

rear axle has an oil leak at pinion seal

Pass 28 Sep 2010 270,777 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 270,727 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 254,351 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 254,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 228,918 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 228,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

minor damage nsf and osr rims......loose baffles in main silencer

Pass 11 Oct 2007 174,567 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 174,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 Oct 2007 173,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 173,205 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 63,066 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 62,109 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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 UNU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UNU, 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 UNU registered?

SJ54 UNU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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