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SL54 TLZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

199,890 mi
Last recorded199,890 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 199,890 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 192,085 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded

both rear arches corroded

both rear tyres close to limit

both sill corraded

both track rod ends have movement

hand brake almost at end off travel

rear number plate light dim

Pass 9 Jan 2014 158,920 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 158,920 miles

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 136,869 miles

Nearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front brake discs pitted

interior bonnet catch is insecure

nearside side loading doors has repairs

Fail 27 Sep 2012 136,863 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front brake discs pitted

interior bonnet catch is insecure

nearside side loading doors has repairs

traction control light on

Fail 30 Sep 2011 125,669 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 125,669 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 109,970 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 95,903 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 77,020 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 77,020 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 61,251 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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SL54 TLZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 TLZ, 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 TLZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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