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HL53 NFA

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,820 mi
Last recorded45,820 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL53 NFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 45,820 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 45,673 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 44,987 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 44,565 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 44,565 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 43,871 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 43,871 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 42,606 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 42,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 41,294 miles

Front headlamp lenses cloudy

Pass 20 Jul 2017 39,752 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 37,996 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 37,996 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 35,957 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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HL53 NFA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HL53 NFA, 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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What year was HL53 NFA registered?

HL53 NFA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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The MOT history for HL53 NFA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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