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CV53 MLK

2003 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

58,786 mi
Last recorded58,786 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Viano66,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 MLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 58,786 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Repaired Section - Heavily Under-sealed. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Repaired Sections - Heavily Under-sealed. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Covers Fitted On Sills, Steps & Arches (Inner & Outer) & Heavily Under-sealed

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust mounting defective also has Minor Leak (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded, Deformed & Heavily Under-sealed. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded, Deformed & Heavily Under-sealed. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Repaired & Heavily Under-sealed. (2.1.5 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Repaired, Corroded, Deformed & Heavily Under-sealed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded, Deformed & Heavily Under-sealed. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 58,786 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Repaired Section - Heavily Under-sealed. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Repaired Sections - Heavily Under-sealed. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Covers Fitted On Sills, Steps & Arches (Inner & Outer) & Heavily Under-sealed

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust mounting defective also has Minor Leak (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded, Deformed & Heavily Under-sealed. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded, Deformed & Heavily Under-sealed. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Repaired & Heavily Under-sealed. (2.1.5 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Repaired, Corroded, Deformed & Heavily Under-sealed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded, Deformed & Heavily Under-sealed. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Road wheel more than one fixing loose Front & Rear ) ( Nearside & Offside (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 64,686 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to suspension mount o/s rear (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill central section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member offside and nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 63,493 miles

Front wheel arches corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crash plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s/f sill corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2021 62,637 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 62,637 miles

Fuel hose leaking engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 61,781 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs covered due to very low use brake result pass (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under the vehicle covered in under sealer

Fail 7 Aug 2020 61,745 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre outer edge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre outer edge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs covered due to very low use brake result pass (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under the vehicle covered in under sealer

Pass 18 Jun 2019 60,790 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 60,790 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 59,203 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind fuel tank and going to nearside rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by rear mounting points on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mountings by jacking points offside and nearside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 59,203 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind fuel tank and going to nearside rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by rear mounting points on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mountings by jacking points offside and nearside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps not illuminating plate (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 57,952 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 55,763 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion abs mounting corroded and holed not exssesivly weakend (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 55,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centerinner (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion abs mounting corroded and holed not exssesivly weakend (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 52,896 miles

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

engine woring light on

nearside front wiper blade worn

Pass 14 Jan 2014 49,123 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 49,076 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 45,728 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 45,728 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 42,143 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 42,143 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 38,602 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 34,150 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 34,150 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 28,351 miles

fluid leak front top of engine ??

Pass 13 Dec 2007 24,158 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 24,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 17,339 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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CV53 MLK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Viano models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.3% with a typical mileage of 66,178 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 CV53 MLK, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Viano is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CV53 MLK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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