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SM54 ZRE

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

201,026 mi
Last recorded201,026 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 201,026 miles

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

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

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

Rear both rear wheelarch corroded

Pass 17 May 2016 197,431 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 16 May 2016 197,413 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a tyre fitted to a non-steerable driven axle is of a different type of structure from that fitted to another non-steerable driven axle (4.1.A.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 196,135 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 May 2015 196,128 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 May 2014 300,902 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 172,739 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all steel brake pipes corroding

condensation in nearside headlamp

Fail 9 May 2013 172,739 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all steel brake pipes corroding

condensation in nearside headlamp

Pass 2 Dec 2011 164,783 miles

note rear discs in poor condition

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 2 Dec 2011 164,783 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

note rear discs in poor condition

Pass 9 Sep 2010 156,062 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 156,056 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 142,035 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 142,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 135,499 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 135,499 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 125,018 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 125,018 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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 ZRE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ZRE, 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 ZRE registered?

SM54 ZRE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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