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SO54 EBK

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

171,055 mi
Last recorded171,055 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2020 171,055 miles

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

N/S & O/S REAR WHEEL ARCHES COVERED WITH TAPE

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2020 171,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

N/S & O/S REAR WHEEL ARCHES COVERED WITH TAPE

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 171,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced middle inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 130,723 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 130,710 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength JACKING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury WHEEL ARCH (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S & O/S INSECURE (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 130,031 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 128,948 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 125,748 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 114,448 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 101,169 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 99,929 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 95,498 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 95,498 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 87,489 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 87,489 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 75,447 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 75,447 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 49,287 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 49,286 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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 EBK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SO54 EBK, 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 EBK registered?

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

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