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CN54 ACU

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

104,414 mi
Last recorded104,414 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN54 ACU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 104,414 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leak and rusted below car

Fail 17 Sep 2018

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

Nearside Front Steering rack likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leak and rusted below car

Pass 15 Sep 2017 168,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 246,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on the edge

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on the edge

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 246,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on the edge

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on the edge

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 245,042 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

very dirty vehicle.

Fail 10 Sep 2015 245,042 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

very dirty vehicle.

Pass 8 Sep 2014 241,392 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet lever mechanism slightly worn

slight movement on indicator switch

Fail 8 Sep 2014 241,392 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet lever mechanism slightly worn

slight movement on indicator switch

Pass 13 Feb 2013 146,182 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 146,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 142,350 miles

light switch insecure/n/s and o/s tyres near legal limit

Pass 28 Jan 2011 218,444 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 218,444 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 212,424 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 212,424 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 128,900 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 128,900 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 113,944 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 113,944 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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CN54 ACU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 CN54 ACU, 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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CN54 ACU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 October 2004.

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