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CN54 AJV

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

194,036 mi
Last recorded194,036 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN54 AJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 194,036 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear cut in tyre but nit showing cords

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2018 194,036 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear cut in tyre but nit showing cords

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 188,001 miles

Body has slight corrosion ALL UNDER BODY (6.1.B.2)

Brake pedal slightly creeps down when held under pressure

Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDE (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 181,905 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 172,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 172,010 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 162,073 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

corrosion to chassis under abs valve block mounting

corrosion to inner & outer sills

further attension to park brake travel,and foot brake travel required

some corrosion to rear chassis

Fail 2 Sep 2014 162,065 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

corrosion to chassis under abs valve block mounting

corrosion to inner & outer sills

some corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 11 Sep 2013 147,536 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 147,403 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Long travel on parking brake

Pass 10 Sep 2012 134,958 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 134,958 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 126,021 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 126,021 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 115,140 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 115,140 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Sep 2009 98,555 miles

long travel on parking brake

Pass 2 Sep 2008 79,340 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 79,339 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 58,198 miles

rear offside tyre worn on inner edge ,very close to legal limit !!!!! spare tyre worn on edges .

Fail 29 Aug 2007 58,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

spare tyre worn .

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 AJV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AJV, 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 AJV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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