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BF54 RHA

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,214 mi
Last recorded92,214 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 RHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 92,214 miles

Front headlights cloudy

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

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

under body/suspension/sills corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2022 92,214 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested excessive blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended loose (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front headlights cloudy

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

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

under body/suspension/sills corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2021 87,291 miles

Front headlights cloudy

Nearside Rear light lens damaged, no effect on light output

outer sills both sides corroded

under body/suspension corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2021 87,291 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected parking brake (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front headlights cloudy

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged, no effect on light output

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

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

under body/suspension corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2019 82,637 miles

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

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

outer/inner sills corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2019 82,637 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

outer/inner sills corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2018 75,817 miles

under body and inner and outer sills both sides corroded

under body suspension parts corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2018 75,817 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis out rigger and jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body and inner and outer sills both sides corroded

under body suspension parts corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2017 68,796 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 68,796 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 66,921 miles

slight corrosion to inner sills and jack points

Pass 24 Mar 2016 65,241 miles

all jacking points slightly corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2016 65,241 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front (7.1.1)

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

all jacking points slightly corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2015 61,510 miles

slight corrosion to inner sills

Fail 31 Mar 2015 61,510 miles

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

slight corrosion to inner sills

Pass 24 Dec 2013 56,899 miles

slight play in antiroll bar d bushs

Fail 16 Dec 2013 56,885 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in antiroll bar d bushs

Pass 2 Jan 2013 52,077 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 52,077 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 45,994 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 39,038 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 26,722 miles

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

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

TYRE SIZE 225 60R16 102H

Pass 11 Dec 2008 20,230 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Dec 2007 16,124 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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BF54 RHA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BF54 RHA, 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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BF54 RHA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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