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SP54 LJF

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

204,883 mi
Last recorded204,883 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 LJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2011 204,883 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 188,764 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 161,718 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2009 161,430 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 139,181 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 110,108 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 110,108 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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SP54 LJF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SP54 LJF, 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 SP54 LJF registered?

SP54 LJF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is SP54 LJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP54 LJF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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