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V40 SME

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

194,179 mi
Last recorded194,179 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV40 SME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 194,179 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material &offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 194,179 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material &offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 189,709 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush &offside rear (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced &offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 189,709 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush &offside rear (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced &offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 187,654 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded and covered in tape.

Rear exhaust box missing but not effecting emmisions.

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake pad wear indicator on.

gearbox faulty jumps out of gear.

Pass 9 Sep 2017 163,315 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 157,733 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 143,805 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 131,419 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 119,043 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 115,525 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 114,233 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 101,887 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 84,560 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 67,072 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 53,426 miles

Offside front & rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

Play in offside front antiroll bar link arm.

Wiper blades poor.

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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V40 SME is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V40 SME, 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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V40 SME is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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