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SM54 HPP

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

168,221 mi
Last recorded168,221 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 HPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 168,221 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 147,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 132,213 miles

NS handbrake low effort

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

OSF tyre badly worn on outer edge

Fail 5 Jun 2018 132,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

NS handbrake low effort

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

OSF tyre badly worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Jun 2017 124,773 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 124,773 miles

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

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside sliding door handle has nails glued to it

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 118,098 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 117,997 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever missing (3.1.3a)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 108,322 miles

Front brakepipes to flexi rusty

Handbrake release handle insecure

OSF indicator going white

Fail 9 Jun 2015 108,322 miles

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

Front brakepipes to flexi rusty

Handbrake release handle insecure

OSF indicator going white

Pass 16 Jun 2014 99,819 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 99,818 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

o/s ans n/s inner sills very rusty

steel brake pipes rusty

Pass 15 Oct 2013 91,754 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 78,479 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 71,353 miles

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

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

bottom of sliding doors corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2010 66,001 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 54,500 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 44,491 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 30,283 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 HPP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HPP, 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 HPP registered?

SM54 HPP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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