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SY54 LWT

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

175,843 mi
Last recorded175,843 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY54 LWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2020 175,843 miles

Fuel system component leaking front of engine area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on inner sill, 30 cm of trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired not continuious welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective aim dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear hand brake performance just passes, suggest having the brakes serviced

Nearside Rear nearside rear door corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 172,014 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 171,992 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s and o/s chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sills at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s and o/s front outriggers/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s and o/s rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 164,044 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 164,035 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 154,791 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 154,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of wish bone (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 144,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 144,608 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 131,702 miles

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

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

offside rear brake backing disc corroded and fractured

Fail 4 Oct 2014 131,765 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offside rear brake backing disc corroded and fractured

Pass 10 Oct 2013 122,712 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 112,208 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 103,996 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 94,401 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 81,660 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Oct 2008 70,679 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 70,294 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

n/s wiper slightly torn

Pass 1 Oct 2007 53,174 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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SY54 LWT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SY54 LWT, 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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SY54 LWT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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