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CA54 BWL

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests36 (23 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate63.9%

Mileage

267,985 mi
Last recorded267,985 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 BWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

23 pass 13 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 267,985 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2025 258,314 miles

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

underbody undersealed

Pass 11 Sep 2024 255,348 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 242,823 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 242,792 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Side door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 241,610 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 239,665 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 236,898 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 236,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 235,215 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Condensation in headlamp. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 235,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also wearing thin on outer edge (Bald). (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Condensation in headlamp. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 235,196 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 235,103 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill area on box sections (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill area, on box sections (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under sliding door (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under sliding door (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 229,280 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 223,922 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 218,061 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 218,061 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 214,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 214,713 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 205,545 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 205,545 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 196,698 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 25 Jan 2013 196,698 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Jun 2012 187,198 miles

1,Nearside front tyre bald at inner/outer edges.

2,Offside front tyre bald at inner edge.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2012 180,722 miles

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

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

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

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

tracking needs aadgusting

Fail 24 Mar 2012 180,722 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

tracking needs aadgusting

Pass 26 May 2011 157,856 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 157,856 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 144,790 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 125,780 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 80,565 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 80,454 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 58,023 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 58,023 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 30,337 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 26,446 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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CA54 BWL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.9%.

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 CA54 BWL, 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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CA54 BWL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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