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SP04 LRU

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

165,421 mi
Last recorded165,421 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 LRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2014 165,421 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

exhaust rear pipe corroded

offside and nearside inner sills heavily corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2014 165,421 miles

exhaust rear pipe corroded

offside and nearside inner sills heavily corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2013 148,920 miles

rust both side frontsubframe mount areas rear lower panel excess rusting both side front tyres worn on inner edge both side front tierod joints worn rust on all jacking pionts and outriggers

Fail 2 Nov 2013 148,920 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rust both side frontsubframe mount areas rear lower panel excess rusting both side front tyres worn on inner edge both side front tierod joints worn rust on all jacking pionts and outriggers

Pass 27 Oct 2012 136,464 miles

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 16 Sep 2011 124,692 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 124,690 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2010 108,419 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 99,129 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 74,023 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 58,701 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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SP04 LRU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SP04 LRU, 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 SP04 LRU registered?

SP04 LRU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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