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SL54 LUT

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

99,080 mi
Last recorded99,080 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 LUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 99,080 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 99,080 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 90,662 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear various places (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 87,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front floor corroed. registration plate lights could be better.

Pass 2 Apr 2015 82,317 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Mar 2015 82,317 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 77,398 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 77,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 68,010 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 68,010 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 61,443 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 61,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 55,945 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 55,945 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 50,321 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 50,321 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 43,985 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 43,970 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 34,072 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

internal bonnet release mechanism defective

Fail 8 Jul 2008 34,072 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

internal bonnet release mechanism defective

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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SL54 LUT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SL54 LUT, 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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SL54 LUT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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