MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,420 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Crack in windscreen at top of zone A and zone B, but out of drivers view
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
General corrosion
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NS & OS (1.7.5a)
NSF inner sill corroded but not within 30cm of components
Nail in OSR tyre
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joints
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Crack in windscreen at top of zone A and zone B, but out of drivers view
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
General corrosion
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NS & OS (1.7.5a)
NSF inner sill corroded but not within 30cm of components
Nail in OSR tyre
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joints
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SM54 ZPJ 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 61.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 ZPJ, 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 ZPJ registered?
SM54 ZPJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 November 2004.
Is SM54 ZPJ safe to buy?
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