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SO54 EBJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,573 mi
Last recorded158,573 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 EBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 158,573 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 158,572 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working dip light (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014

general light corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 21 Oct 2014 153,604 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 142,491 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 128,205 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 111,942 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 98,226 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 83,652 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 61,954 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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SO54 EBJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SO54 EBJ, 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 SO54 EBJ registered?

SO54 EBJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is SO54 EBJ safe to buy?

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