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SJ54 UPA

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,917 mi
Last recorded165,917 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 UPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 165,917 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 165,917 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 155,052 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 155,052 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 147,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 136,550 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X3 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 136,550 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X3 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 129,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 123,063 miles

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

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

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 116,974 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2013 110,183 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 87,756 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 87,756 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 82,138 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 57,450 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 46,814 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 UPA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UPA, 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 UPA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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