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SO54 LZC

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

59,994 mi
Last recorded59,994 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 LZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2022 59,994 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 59,992 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis cross member hold and corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Towbar component fractured hold and corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 59,975 miles

Nearside Rear door corroded

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 59,975 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear door corroded

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 59,956 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

NS side door bottom heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

underside corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2019 59,956 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2x (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust corroded

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

Front Tyre obviously under inflated 2x (5.2.3 (h) (i))

NS side door bottom heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2018 59,902 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 59,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 51,249 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perishing

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 45,002 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 44,017 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 43,234 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 43,201 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 38,317 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 32,108 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 32,105 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 27,239 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 27,239 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear indicators starting to show white light

Pass 3 Jan 2008 22,393 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

Offside front washer pipe split

Oil on the minimum

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 LZC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black 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 LZC, 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 LZC registered?

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

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