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BJ54 VDO

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

231,442 mi
Last recorded231,442 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 VDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 231,442 miles

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

Undercarriage showing corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2021 225,769 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner and Outer cills showing corrosion

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

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

Offside Inner and Outer cills showing corrosion

Fail 30 Mar 2021 225,742 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Inner and Outer cills showing corrosion

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

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

Offside Inner and Outer cills showing corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2020 219,140 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Door Showing corrosion

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Light unit cracked creating sharp edge

Pass 8 Mar 2019 205,797 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 193,563 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 193,414 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 176,419 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 176,419 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 169,486 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 169,486 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken pipe (7.1.2)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 255,189 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

rear suspension feels soft / weak in operation

Fail 6 Feb 2015 255,187 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Jun 2014 234,029 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 234,029 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 130,692 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 130,692 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 117,602 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 117,602 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 174,595 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2010 100,749 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 95,286 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 95,286 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 87,642 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2007 87,642 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BJ54 VDO 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 60%.

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 BJ54 VDO, 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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BJ54 VDO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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