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CN54 AEO

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

190,154 mi
Last recorded190,154 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN54 AEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2026 190,154 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wing/ABS mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

underside slightly corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2024 178,339 miles

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

Nearside Inner sill area corroded

Nearside Outer sill area corroded

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

Offside Inner sill area corroded

Offside Outer sill area corroded

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 177,631 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp lens damaged

Bonnet release handle/cable slightly sticking

Both front windows not working

Front Registration plate slightly damaged

Heavy corrosion present to: Outer sills, chassis, etc

Heavy oil deposits noted under engine

Nearside Front Flexy brake hose heavily perishing & deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension strut upper mounting/bearing seizing, rough, & noisy

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Fog lamp initially didn't work but OK later

Track rod ends ball joints gaiters deteriorated

Fail 3 May 2024 177,631 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet release handle/cable slightly sticking

Both front windows not working

Front Registration plate slightly damaged

Heavy corrosion present to: Outer sills, chassis, etc

Heavy oil deposits noted under engine

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

Nearside Front Flexy brake hose heavily perishing & deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension strut upper mounting/bearing seizing, rough, & noisy

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

Nearside Rear Lamp lens damaged

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

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

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

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

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

Track rod ends ball joints gaiters deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2023 174,731 miles

Bonnet safety catch sticking

Both front windows inoperative

Corrosion evident (Brake ferrules, suspension, etc)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated HEAVILY perishing! (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lamp broken

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

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

Offside Rear wheel binding, stiff to rotate

Oil deposits noted on engine, gearbox, etc

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 170,880 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL FOUR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Corrosion evident to: Under body, Brake, Steering & Suspension parts noted

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 170,760 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL FOUR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Corrosion evident to: Under body, Brake, Steering & Suspension parts noted

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 166,069 miles

Bonnet safety catch slightly sticking

Brake fluid appears dirty, & level low

Front Brake efforts imbalanced & N/S has fluctuation

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Oil deposits noted around engine lower areas

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

Slight exhaust leak at downpipe area

Fail 29 Oct 2020 165,912 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section broken & incomplete (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet safety catch slightly sticking

Brake fluid appears dirty, & level low

Engine oil level slightly low

Front Brake efforts imbalanced & N/S has fluctuation

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

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

Offside Headlamp remote levelling device not tested

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

Oil deposits noted around engine lower areas

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

Slight exhaust leak at downpipe area

Pass 25 Oct 2019 157,770 miles

Bonnet safety catch sticking slightly

Fuel filter & housing area has 'dampness' & slight fuel smell

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

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

Rear Brake discs worn, corroded

Slight oil leak/s noted

Various areas corrosion evident: Brake pipes & ferrules, chassis, suspension, steering & braking components, etc

Fail 25 Oct 2019 157,770 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Bonnet safety catch sticking slightly

Engine/Emissions MIL illuminated

Fuel filter & housing area has 'dampness' & slight fuel smell

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

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

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

Rear Brake discs worn, corroded

Slight oil leak/s noted

Various areas corrosion evident: Brake pipes & ferrules, chassis, suspension, steering & braking components, etc

Pass 26 Apr 2018 149,511 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 149,509 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 147,961 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 147,961 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 145,974 miles

Offside mirror glass damaged. Still giving a clear view to the rear

Pass 16 Jan 2015 143,307 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 8 Jan 2014 129,177 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 112,448 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 22 Apr 2013 112,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 12 Apr 2012 104,320 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 94,214 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 94,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 84,420 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 84,419 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 74,974 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 74,974 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 64,297 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 64,297 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 52,589 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 52,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 AEO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 AEO, 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 AEO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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