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CN04 JXB

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN04 JXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026

Front Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both front brake back plates corroded

park brake released by secondary means

previous welding repairs undersealed making corrosion inspection difficult

rear seats not in use and not in position

various body panels corroded outwith prescribed area,s

Fail 6 Jan 2026

Front Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both front brake back plates corroded

park brake released by secondary means

previous welding repairs undersealed making corrosion inspection difficult

rear seats not in use and not in position

various body panels corroded outwith prescribed area,s

Pass 18 Jan 2025

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both front brake back plates corroded

park brake released by secondary means

various body panels slightly corroded outwith prescribed area

Fail 18 Jan 2025

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both front brake back plates corroded

park brake released by secondary means

various body panels slightly corroded outwith prescribed area

Pass 6 Jan 2024 77,323 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front brake back plates corroded

park brake released by secondary means

various parts of body corroded and holed outwith prescribed area

Pass 11 Jan 2023 112,344 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

both front brake back plates corroded

exhaust emissions to clean to record

park brake released by secondary means

rear wiper torn

various parts of body corroded and holed outwith prescribed area

windscreen washer operated by secondary switch

Pass 19 Jan 2022 101,191 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded various (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

some body corrosion

Fail 19 Jan 2022 101,191 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded various (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

some body corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2021 96,247 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 96,234 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 89,043 miles

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

parking brake effort could be improved

Fail 3 Jan 2020 89,042 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

parking brake effort could be improved

Pass 5 Jan 2019 76,815 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 76,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 65,232 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 65,231 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 29,167 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 20,959 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 20,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 11,311 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 7,293 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 5,816 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 5,561 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 5,561 miles

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 5,302 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 4,878 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 3,858 miles

nail in sidewall of nearside rear tyre .

Pass 5 Mar 2008 3,413 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 2,626 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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CN04 JXB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CN04 JXB, 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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CN04 JXB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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