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AJ54 PCU

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

117,966 mi
Last recorded117,966 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 PCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 117,966 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 112,357 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 112,355 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 103,040 miles

both headlamps faded

Fail 21 Dec 2023 102,959 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill disintegrated and missing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Lower outer sill corroded and parts missing

Pass 15 Dec 2022 101,951 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 100,221 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 98,484 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 98,483 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 97,205 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 97,202 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 95,711 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre outer edge worn

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 95,706 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outrigger/inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outrigger/inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre outer edge worn

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 93,843 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill/Outriggers (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outrigger/ jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill/outriggers (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outrigger /jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 93,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill/Outriggers (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outrigger/ jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill/outriggers (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outrigger /jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 88,723 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger/jacking point. (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 88,720 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger/jacking point. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 83,236 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 78,152 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 78,152 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 74,954 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 73,269 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 69,909 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 69,909 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 64,606 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 64,606 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 59,232 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 59,232 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 52,076 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 42,004 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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AJ54 PCU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 AJ54 PCU, 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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AJ54 PCU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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