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CV54 OCR

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

174,289 mi
Last recorded174,289 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 OCR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 174,289 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 164,747 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 164,746 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 151,561 miles

2 screws in o/s/f tyre, worn close to legal limit on edges

All rear seat belts slow to retract

Front Exhaust hanger broken.

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both

Mileage display very dim

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

Nearside Front outrigger corroded away. Just outside prescribed area for NSF seatbelt

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox & differential pinion seal

Self levelling/Ride height warning lamp on. Vehicle no longer has self levelling suspension

Underbody corroded, and has multiple heavily concealed repairs. Front jacking points heavily corroded.

front brake disc's worn

n/s/r upper spring pan corroding

vehicle has heavy corrosion around and outside prescribed areas

Fail 2 Jun 2023 151,183 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer wishbone mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

2 screws in o/s/f tyre, worn close to legal limit on edges

All rear seat belts slow to retract

Front Exhaust hanger broken.

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both

Mileage display very dim

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

Nearside Front outrigger corroded away. Just outside prescribed area for NSF seatbelt

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox & differential pinion seal

Self levelling/Ride height warning lamp on. Vehicle no longer has self levelling suspension

Underbody corroded, and has multiple heavily concealed repairs. Front jacking points heavily corroded.

front brake disc's worn

n/s/r upper spring pan corroding

vehicle has heavy corrosion around and outside prescribed areas

Pass 10 Jun 2022 141,137 miles

All rear seat belts slow to retract

Front Exhaust hanger broken.

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both

Mileage display very dim

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

Nearside Front outrigger corroded away. Just outside prescribed area for NSF seatbelt

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox & differential pinion seal

Self levelling/Ride height warning lamp on. Vehicle no longer has self levelling suspension

Underbody corroded, and has multiple heavily concealed repairs. Front jacking points heavily corroded.

front brake disc's worn

Fail 30 May 2022 141,137 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All rear seat belts slow to retract

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both

Mileage display very dim

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

Nearside Front outrigger corroded away. Just outside prescribed area for NSF seatbelt

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox & differential pinion seal

Self levelling/Ride height warning lamp on. Vehicle no longer has self levelling suspension

front brake disc's worn

Pass 8 Jun 2021 129,444 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe bracket corroded through. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Mileage display very dim.

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

Nearside Front outrigger corroded away. Just outside prescribed area for NSF seatbelt.

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pad worn thin. Disc dis-coloured (signs of overheating). OSF brake efficiency was also slightly low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Side door step/rain channel corroding.

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox & differential pinion seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PAS fluid leaked from reservoir during suspension checks (lock to lock).

Parking brake pedal does not always fully return. OSR parking brake operation noisy/jerky.

Rear All rear seat belts slow to retract.

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Mounting brackets & surrounding areas for rear trailing arms corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear silencer/tail pipe corroded.

Self levelling/Ride height warning lamp on. Vehicle no longer has self levelling suspension.

Fail 3 Jun 2021 129,443 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested No image. Incorrect bulbs. (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

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

Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail All 3 propshaft universal joints badly worn. Front likely to fail very soon. (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe bracket corroded through. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Mileage display very dim.

Nearside Front Bonnet release handle broken.

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

Nearside Front outrigger corroded away. Just outside prescribed area for NSF seatbelt.

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

Nearside washer jet loose.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pad worn thin. Disc dis-coloured (signs of overheating). OSF brake efficiency was also slightly low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Side door step/rain channel corroding.

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox & differential pinion seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PAS fluid leaked from reservoir during suspension checks (lock to lock).

Parking brake pedal does not always fully return. OSR parking brake operation noisy/jerky.

Rear All rear seat belts slow to retract.

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Mounting brackets & surrounding areas for rear trailing arms corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear silencer/tail pipe corroded.

Self levelling/Ride height warning lamp on. Vehicle no longer has self levelling suspension.

Pass 26 Jun 2020 115,990 miles

Central exhaust silencer in poor condition

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

Nearside outrigger corroded

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 112,001 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 112,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2018 101,339 miles

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))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 92,524 miles

Both sides inner sills sign of corrosion

Central Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 84,238 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Inner sill signs of corrosion

Fail 9 Dec 2016 84,214 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Inner sill signs of corrosion

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 75,986 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

o/s lower reflector missing

Fail 1 Dec 2015 75,986 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broken (1.1.A.3e)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

engine oil level at minimum

o/s lower reflector missing

Pass 23 Dec 2014 68,719 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014 68,719 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake discs and backplates corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2013 60,392 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 19 Sep 2013 60,388 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brake pad warning light on

Pass 5 Oct 2012 56,668 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 56,584 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 53,051 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 53,029 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 48,362 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 43,890 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 37,856 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2008 37,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 9 Oct 2007 29,894 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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CV54 OCR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 CV54 OCR, 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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CV54 OCR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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