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SM54 HNY

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

260,092 mi
Last recorded260,092 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 HNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 260,092 miles

Nearside Rear lens broken

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 260,092 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear lens broken

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 244,380 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and outer (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Inner sill due to under seal full inspection could not be carried out

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer (4.1.E.1)

general under body rust

Pass 24 Mar 2016 374,026 miles

Offside steering arm slight play

engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2015 352,053 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 352,053 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 200,053 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 184,370 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 166,512 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 149,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 129,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nsf seat belt slightly sticking

Pass 1 Jul 2009 98,657 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 98,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 80,512 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 80,512 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 72,828 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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SM54 HNY 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 SM54 HNY, 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 SM54 HNY registered?

SM54 HNY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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