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AY54 KJO

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

264,977 mi
Last recorded264,977 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 KJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 264,977 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger deformed, jacked in wrong position. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger is deformed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 243,286 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 221,504 miles

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

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

Underbody corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2022 336,231 miles

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

Front Cab mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced both side (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

underbody corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2021 200,333 miles

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 195,117 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both side inner ()

Fail 5 Nov 2020 194,953 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 2 marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush marked (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 2 marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Oct 2019 190,828 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear wiper worn

Fail 28 Oct 2019 190,828 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear wiper worn

Pass 5 Nov 2018 186,989 miles

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

Rear wiper worn

Fail 5 Nov 2018 186,989 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear wiper worn

Pass 6 Nov 2017 182,319 miles

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

Rear wiper worn

Fail 6 Nov 2017 182,319 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear wiper worn

Pass 1 Nov 2016 177,793 miles

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

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

os wiper slightly insecure

rear wiper worn

Fail 31 Oct 2016 177,792 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

os wiper slightly insecure

rear wiper worn

Pass 5 Nov 2015 173,702 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

securing clip missing from nearside front steering rack gaiter

Pass 4 Nov 2014 165,896 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2014 165,884 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 158,273 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 149,009 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 148,996 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 139,454 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front brake flexi hoses cracked / deteriorated

both steering rack gaitors twisted

rear number plate slightly insecure

Pass 28 Oct 2011 139,454 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front brake flexi hoses cracked / deteriorated

both steering rack gaitors twisted

rear number plate slightly insecure

Pass 28 Oct 2010 120,962 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 96,640 miles

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 76,931 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 57,481 miles

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)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 40,759 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 40,759 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 34,043 miles

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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AY54 KJO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 102,610 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 AY54 KJO, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Viano is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AY54 KJO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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