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SJ54 UOE

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,352 mi
Last recorded160,352 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 UOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2017 160,352 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Suspension arm. Inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported Bracket at hose corroded (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Suspension arm. Inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Vehicle rear cross member (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Also below legal limit (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine has injector blow by

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

Indicator and main beam switch loose but not insecure.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe and pipe into hose (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Multiple pipes have corrosion (2.3.2)

Vehicle has multiple areas of corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2016 150,260 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 135,376 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 125,727 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 114,162 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 114,162 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 96,785 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 81,870 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 2 Nov 2011 81,870 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 19 Oct 2010 68,358 miles

steering and susp slight // rack //brakes

Fail 13 Oct 2010 68,358 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

steering and susp slight // rack //brakes

Pass 22 Oct 2009 57,506 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 46,688 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

car tyres fitted to van

rear prop bairing noisy

rear tyres soft

Pass 2 Nov 2007 34,211 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 UOE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UOE, 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 UOE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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