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BF54 RHV

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

159,619 mi
Last recorded159,619 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 RHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 159,619 miles

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

Rear NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY FADED

Rear Sub-frame is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDER THE VEHICLE GETTING CORRPDED (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 154,765 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 154,756 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 150,732 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 150,727 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2022 150,697 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 150,697 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 150,649 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 150,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 145,377 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 137,130 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 130,487 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

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

front discs lipped

Pass 21 Jan 2016 120,732 miles

both front brake hose perishing

Fail 21 Jan 2016 120,732 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front brake hose perishing

Pass 10 Feb 2015 115,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Feb 2015 115,365 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 108,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 108,574 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 73,385 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 43,649 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 39,706 miles

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

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

damaged o/s/r light and o/s/f bumper

Pass 6 Jan 2011 39,706 miles

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

damaged o/s/r light and o/s/f bumper

Pass 14 Oct 2009 31,182 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 31,182 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 26,044 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 RHV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 RHV, 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 RHV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 7 October 2004.

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