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SP54 LJN

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,415 mi
Last recorded182,415 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 LJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,098cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 182,415 miles

Chassis has areas of corrosion

Inner and outer sills corroded but not excessive

Pass 10 Nov 2016 180,574 miles

Nearside Centre outrigger corroded

Nearside Front outrigger to door step corroded

Offside Front Outrigger to door step corroded

Slight play in both ends of steering rack

Fail 20 Oct 2016 180,368 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Front clasp (5.2.5a)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Rear belt jammed (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Below Standard (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Center out rigger corroded

Nearside Front out rigger to door step corroded

Offside Front Out rigger to door step corroded

Slight play in both ends of steering rack

Pass 19 Nov 2015 177,025 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 177,009 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 172,430 miles

Slight noise from O/S/F Wheel Bearing.

Pass 12 Nov 2013 170,129 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

o/s/r seatbelt bucked coved with duck tape but is operational

Pass 5 Dec 2006 100,178 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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SP54 LJN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,098cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP54 LJN registered?

SP54 LJN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 November 2004.

Is SP54 LJN safe to buy?

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