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SV54 XHC

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

230,244 mi
Last recorded230,244 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 XHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 230,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor jacking point to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive silll (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor jacking point to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

os and ns sill door hindges welded

Pass 19 Dec 2017 209,054 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush n/s & o/s D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (5.2.6)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s jacking points (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 197,903 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint nsf & osf (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Dec 2015 182,719 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged rear inner (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nsf & osf (inner steering arm slight movement)

oil leak

Fail 30 Dec 2015 182,719 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged rear inner (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nsf & osf (inner steering arm slight movement)

oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2014 167,949 miles

brake pads waring light oo

Fail 20 Dec 2014 167,949 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

brake pads waring light oo

Fail 15 Jun 2013 158,112 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 158,112 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 146,395 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front discs lipped.

Pass 16 Dec 2011 136,918 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 136,918 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 132,616 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 132,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 127,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 112,914 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 102,616 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 102,616 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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SV54 XHC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SV54 XHC, 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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SV54 XHC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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