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J80 XEC

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests29 (26 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate89.7%

Mileage

229,989 mi
Last recorded229,989 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ80 XEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

26 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 229,989 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2025 228,899 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 227,176 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 226,086 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 225,655 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 224,713 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 224,538 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 224,032 miles

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

both outter sill /door runners corroded / rusty

Pass 18 Dec 2018 215,798 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 202,581 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 202,490 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 190,828 miles

spare tyre fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2016 180,727 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 180,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

O/s front to rear brake pipe rusty

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 168,351 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 154,964 miles

chassis corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2013 142,273 miles

Slight play in both rear link bar ball joints

Pass 24 Jun 2013 128,758 miles

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

chassis corroded

play in the steering

Pass 19 Dec 2012 110,708 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 93,925 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 78,772 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 78,505 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 72,959 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 60,937 miles

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)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 42,464 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 42,464 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 29,313 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge (close to legal limmit)

Off side fron tyre worn on outer dege

Pass 22 Dec 2006 15,822 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 3,487 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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J80 XEC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.7%.

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 J80 XEC, 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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J80 XEC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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The MOT history for J80 XEC shows 29 tests with a 89.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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