2004 Mercedes Vito 2.1L Diesel · SM54 HPL
2004 Mercedes Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 215,410 miles. MOT expired on 07 Feb 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (17 Feb 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 215,410 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
SM54 HPL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2023
- 215,410 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM54 HPL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes Vito (SM54 HPL) between February 2022 and February 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill. (7.1.1 (a) (”; “Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)”.
SM54 HPL Mileage History
- 26/01/2023215,409 mi
- 03/02/2023215,410 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 46 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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