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SV54 XHE

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,067 mi
Last recorded157,067 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 XHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 157,067 miles

jacking points have corrosion not considered excessive

rear lens o/s damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2016 143,287 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner steering arm joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 130,512 miles

Nearside steering arm joint has play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 130,512 miles

Nearside steering arm joint has play

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 123,079 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

centre exhaust box slight blow

offside steering rack arm slight play

Fail 20 Sep 2013 115,536 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 115,536 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 106,637 miles

coolant and engine lights on

off side rack gaiter twisted

suspect bottom coil of rear springs missing - suggest replacement

Fail 4 Sep 2012 106,637 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both steering rack gaiters twisted

coolant and engine lights on

Pass 23 Mar 2011 87,527 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 68,864 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 47,416 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 56,499 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 56,497 miles

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

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

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 XHE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 SV54 XHE, 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 SV54 XHE registered?

SV54 XHE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 October 2004.

Is SV54 XHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV54 XHE shows 14 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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