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SP54 LJL

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

230,009 mi
Last recorded230,009 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 LJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 230,009 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged case (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose case unit (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer vehicle body corroded

Rear Outer both sides wheel arches corroded and ccovered with black duct tapes

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 230,009 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged case (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose case unit (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer vehicle body corroded

Rear Outer both sides wheel arches corroded and ccovered with black duct tapes

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 222,997 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 222,997 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2018 210,246 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 197,963 miles

Front Front bumper insecure attached to wings

Nearside Front Fog light not operating

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside inner sill corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jul 2017 197,955 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Front bumper insecure attached to wings

Nearside Front Fog light not operating

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 184,427 miles

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

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Nearside Body has slight corrosion centre outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jul 2016 184,426 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Nearside Body has slight corrosion centre outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Feb 2015 166,655 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 166,655 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 147,451 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 147,451 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 128,207 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 128,207 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 116,904 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 97,818 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 80,120 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 62,541 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 62,533 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 45,261 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 45,113 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front number plate starting to delaminate

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 LJL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SP54 LJL, 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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SP54 LJL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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