2004 Mercedes Vito 2.1L Diesel · RF54 SFV
2004 Mercedes Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 156,540 miles. MOT expired on 31 Mar 2025. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,540 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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RF54 SFV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2024
- 156,540 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF54 SFV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes Vito (RF54 SFV) between February 2023 and April 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel Filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
RF54 SFV Mileage History
- 14/02/2023141,760 mi
- 14/02/2023141,760 mi
- 16/03/2024156,272 mi+14,512 mi
- 28/03/2024156,540 mi+268 mi
- 02/04/2024156,540 mi
Average of roughly 13,074 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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