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CF04 CYJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

64,487 mi
Last recorded64,487 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo54,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF04 CYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 64,487 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills around rear jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

headlamp aims poor

Pass 31 Jan 2025 60,849 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner sills corroded

both front headlamp aims poor (lenses faded)

Fail 30 Jan 2025 60,849 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm , bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.8mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner sills corroded

both front headlamp aims poor (lenses faded)

Pass 30 Jan 2024 56,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective and system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

both front headlamp aims poor (head lamp lenses faded)

rear chassis and suspension corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2023 48,928 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner/outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to underside of vehicle , and rear inner sills

offside front headlamp aim poor (lenses faded)

Fail 1 Feb 2023 48,928 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner/outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to underside of vehicle , and rear inner sills

offside front headlamp aim poor (lenses faded)

Pass 30 Nov 2021 40,187 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 35,507 miles

all remaining coil springs corroded , exhaust centre box and mounting brackets corroded

corrosion and wear to all brake discs

front lower arms corroded, offside lower arm front bush unbonding

front number plate faded

offside front headlamp aim poor

slight perishing to front flexible brake hoses

Fail 16 Nov 2020 35,505 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all remaining coil springs corroded , exhaust centre box and mounting brackets corroded

corrosion and wear to all brake discs

front lower arms corroded, offside lower arm front bush unbonding

front number plate faded

front shock absorbers corroded

offside front headlamp aim poor

slight perishing to front flexible brake hoses

Pass 17 Jul 2019 33,158 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 32,749 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 32,347 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 32,043 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 31,750 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 31,329 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 30,821 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 30,455 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 29,667 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 28,958 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 28,544 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 27,079 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 25,353 miles

advise plastic floor covers fitted

advise plastic sill covers fitted

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vaneo?

Based on 44,621 MOT tests across 2,732 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
5,295
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
2,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,156
Stop lamp not working 1,496
Registration plate lamp not working 1,256
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,156
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 943
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CF04 CYJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 54,768 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vaneo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,156 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CF04 CYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vaneo typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vaneo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CF04 CYJ registered?

CF04 CYJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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The MOT history for CF04 CYJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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