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81 HJ

2014 Mercedes-benz Viano

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,792 mi
Last recorded85,792 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Viano85,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration81 HJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 85,792 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

corrosion on suspension components

Fail 19 Nov 2025 85,792 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

corrosion on suspension components

Pass 27 Nov 2024 76,085 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 76,085 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working o/s side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 66,452 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 22 Sep 2023 66,288 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 27 Sep 2022 59,914 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 51,572 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Sep 2020 45,475 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seat x 3 ()

Pass 19 Sep 2019 40,323 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Sep 2019 40,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Jul 2018 28,927 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 20,678 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Viano?

Based on 134,814 MOT tests across 8,421 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
9,441
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
8,421
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,410
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,125
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,075
Registration plate lamp not working 999
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 884
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81 HJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Viano in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2014 Mercedes-benz Viano models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 85,469 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 Viano fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,410 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 81 HJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Viano typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 12 years old, this Mercedes-benz Viano is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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81 HJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 28 March 2014.

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