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SM54 ZPL

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,086 mi
Last recorded157,086 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 ZPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 157,086 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

general under body corrosion

Fail 17 Jul 2019 157,085 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

general under body corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2018 151,313 miles

oil leak

slight play in front anti roll bar links

Pass 25 Aug 2017 148,558 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s/f + o/s/f droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 146,115 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/f + o/s/f (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed slight play (6.2.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 142,213 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f very slight brake binding

Fail 22 Jul 2015 142,213 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f very slight brake binding

Pass 21 Jul 2014 137,875 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 132,094 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

both front brakes slight bind

front brake discs worn

Fail 8 Aug 2013 132,092 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

both front brakes slight bind

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs badly pitted

Pass 21 May 2012 128,587 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2012 128,587 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Fail 19 May 2011 123,350 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

discs front and rear corroded

Pass 19 May 2011 123,350 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

discs front and rear corroded

Pass 8 May 2010 109,389 miles

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 8 May 2010 109,389 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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 8 Feb 2010 109,264 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 109,263 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 109,122 miles

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

no spare wheel

Pass 14 Nov 2007 77,821 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 ZPL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZPL, 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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SM54 ZPL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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