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SM04 ZBP

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

239,246 mi
Last recorded239,246 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 ZBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 239,246 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 239,215 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 239,207 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 238,674 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 235,628 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 235,597 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 234,592 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 233,672 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 233,644 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 231,978 miles

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

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

front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2017 225,825 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 223,635 miles

Nearside outrigger corroded

Nearside sill corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2015 218,664 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 209,938 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 30 Jan 2013 206,991 miles

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion nearside outrigger

Pass 3 Feb 2012 203,032 miles

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

nearside outrigger corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2011 200,453 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 200,450 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 191,429 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 98,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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SM04 ZBP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SM04 ZBP, 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 SM04 ZBP registered?

SM04 ZBP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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