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SM54 VBN

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,171 mi
Last recorded127,171 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 VBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 127,171 miles

Underside covered/undersealed

Fail 22 Sep 2026 127,171 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Underside covered/undersealed

Pass 23 Sep 2025 124,737 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake requires adjustment

underside covered in underseal

Pass 23 Sep 2024 122,069 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake travel indicating incorrect adjustment

Under side under sealed/covered

Pass 18 Sep 2023 119,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside undersealed/covered including all brake pipes

Pass 23 Sep 2022 117,889 miles

Brake pipes greased/covered

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Underside undersealed/covered

Fail 21 Sep 2022 117,676 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipes greased/covered

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Underside undersealed/covered

Pass 22 Sep 2021 115,303 miles

Brake pipes greased/covered

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Reverse lamp inop

Underside undersealed/covered

Fail 20 Sep 2021 115,303 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pipes greased/covered

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Reverse lamp inop

Underside undersealed/covered

Pass 22 Sep 2020 113,572 miles

all brake discs worn and corroded

front springs slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2019 110,923 miles

both inner sills slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded - inner faces

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

rear tyres slightly perished

reverse lights inop

Pass 26 Sep 2018 108,075 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 103,661 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 99,047 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 99,047 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 94,996 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 90,281 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 86,972 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f tyre sidewall cracked

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 8 Oct 2012 83,953 miles

front brake flexi hoses slightly deteriorated

front indicators discoloured

Pass 14 Nov 2011 80,579 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 77,304 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Nov 2009 73,229 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 73,229 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 68,087 miles

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Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 68,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

F&R NUMBER PLATES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATE

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 48,752 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 VBN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM54 VBN registered?

SM54 VBN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 November 2004.

Is SM54 VBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM54 VBN shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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