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SL54 POU

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,073 mi
Last recorded164,073 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 164,073 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 137,181 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 70,007 miles

n/s headlight slightly misted.

o/s/f brake hose lightly rubbing anti-rollbar link.

Fail 7 Jan 2008 69,907 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s headlight slightly misted.

o/s/f brake hose lightly rubbing anti-rollbar link.

Fail 14 Dec 2007 69,680 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 69,103 miles

MOT redone due to mileage showing KM but printed out in miles, now showing correct mileage.

O/S and N/S/F steering rack boots twisted but not split or leaking.

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 102,438 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

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 POU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 SL54 POU, 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 SL54 POU registered?

SL54 POU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 October 2004.

Is SL54 POU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL54 POU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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