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CJ53 UOF

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

158,695 mi
Last recorded158,695 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 UOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 158,695 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 158,691 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2024 153,637 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at top (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion hole to n/s/r inner wing near to tow bar mounting point - recommend repair

front shock absorbers slightly damp and noisy

o/s/f + o/s/r brake pipe corroding

perishing /cracking to front brake hoses

Fail 22 Apr 2024 153,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill / out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre inner sill/outer rigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill / out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre inner sill/out rigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at top (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion hole to n/s/r inner wing near to tow bar mounting point - recommend repair

front shock absorbers slightly damp and noisy

o/s/f + o/s/r brake pipe corroding

perishing /cracking to front brake hoses

Pass 4 May 2023 145,317 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear sills/wheel arches corroding

corrosion /holes to n/s/f + o/s/f floor pan/chassis/out rigger - just outside of mot requirements

front tyres worn/bold edges

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

perishing in rear tyres tread

perishing to front brake hoses

rear inner sills recently been welded - covered in underseal - unable to fully inspect

suspect front shock absorbers noisy

Fail 20 Mar 2023 145,307 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn/bold on edges

corrosion hole to n/s/r inner sill/chassis

corrosion holes to n/s/f inner sill/chassis - just out of prescribed area

corrosion to brake pipes in places

some perishing to front brake hoses

Pass 23 Mar 2022 140,176 miles

all welded repairs covered in underseal

corrosion around nearside front jacking point

front tyres wearing on inner edges

front windscreen cracked behind mirror

light output reduced to offside and nearside headlamps

nearside and offside front and rear metal brake pipes rusty

offside and nearside front flex brake hoses perished

offside rear inner cv boot starting to degrade

possible fuel hose sweating at fuel filter ?

Pass 29 Mar 2021 135,705 miles

both front brake hose perishing

corrosion to floor pan edges + around n/s/f jacking point

front and rear brake pipes corroding

fuel pipe on bulk head damp - leak?

glow plug light flashes on start up

signs of exhaust been hitting on o/s/r driveshaft

windscreen cracked behind centre mirror

Fail 15 Mar 2021 135,648 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner + outer sill [holes x 3 ] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis under bonnet (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing under bonnet (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holes inner + outer sill [holes x 3] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both front brake hose perishing

corrosion to floor pan edges + around n/s/f jacking point

front and rear brake pipes corroding

fuel pipe on bulk head damp - leak?

glow plug light flashes on start up

signs of exhaust been hitting on o/s/r driveshaft

windscreen cracked behind centre mirror

Pass 27 Mar 2020 130,724 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion to front and rear chassis, front out riggers and rear inner sills and outer sills

heavy perishing to both front brake hoses

perishing to both rear brake hoses

windscreen cracked at upper boarder

Fail 27 Mar 2020 130,724 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion to front and rear chassis, front out riggers and rear inner sills and outer sills

heavy perishing to both front brake hoses

perishing to both rear brake hoses

windscreen cracked at upper boarder

Pass 22 Mar 2019 122,904 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both front flexible brake hose deteriorating - recommend replace

both headlamp beam kick ups deteriorating

brake pedal rubber starting to wear/split

corrosion to both inner sills

corrosion to both outer sills

corrosion to nearside and offside chassis out riggers

corrosion to offside front chassis and inner wing

windscreen cracked in upper shaded area

Fail 13 Mar 2019 122,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at upper border/shaded area (3.2 (a) (i))

both front flexible brake hose deteriorating - recommend replace

both headlamp beam kick ups deteriorating

brake pedal rubber starting to wear/split

corrosion to both inner sills

corrosion to both outer sills

corrosion to nearside and offside chassis out riggers

corrosion to offside front chassis and inner wing

Pass 8 Feb 2018 118,660 miles

corrosion starting to n/s/r brake pipe + o/s/r previously greased

handbrake release handle loose/not returning fully

headlamp beam patterns weak

perishing to front brake hoses

slight o/s steering rod/rack play

very small hole in o/s/r inner driveshaft boot

wear to front brake discs

wear to front tyres edges

Fail 5 Feb 2018 118,648 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outrigger (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/outrigger [near jacking point] (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outrigger (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan/inner sill (5.2.6)

corrosion starting to n/s/r brake pipe + o/s/r previously greased

handbrake release handle loose/not returning fully

headlamp beam patterns weak

perishing to front brake hoses

slight o/s steering rod/rack play

very small hole in o/s/r inner driveshaft boot

wear to front brake discs

wear to front tyres edges

Pass 24 Jan 2017 113,463 miles

corrosion to front chassis rails under bonnet, n/s/f inner wing, corrosion around jacking + blisters to rear sills

corrosion/pitting to o/s/f brake pipe and o/s/r brake pipe - previously greased

exhaust mounted very close to o/s/r driveshaft

headlamp beam patterns weakening due to leans worn

perishing to front brake hoses

slight o/s steering rack play

small hole x 2 in o/s/r inner driveshaft boot

wear to front brake discs

Pass 9 Feb 2016 106,689 miles

corrosion to chassis around jacking points and to inner sill edges

n/s/r tyre 1.6-2mm tread + cut to inner edge - just deep enough to see cords- recommend replace

o/s/f + o/s/r brake pipe corroding/pitting

perishing/cracking to both front brake hoses

rear brake pads getting low

small hole to o/s/r inner driveshaft boot

some corrosion to o/s/f chassis rail under bonnet

Pass 5 Feb 2015 101,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 98,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 98,724 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 96,287 miles

o/s/f anti-roll bar link rubber split

Fail 14 Jan 2013 96,284 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

windscreen cracked outside of wipe area

Pass 23 Jan 2012 88,390 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 82,208 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 79,479 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 79,479 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 78,197 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 78,197 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 71,012 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 55,845 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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CJ53 UOF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver 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 CJ53 UOF, 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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CJ53 UOF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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