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KF54 NFL

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF54 NFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2024 252,960 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 247,276 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILLS BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED

Pass 24 Feb 2022 240,677 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 234,422 miles

Bonnet handle deteriorated

Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Sliding door corroded

Rear Boot corroded

Rear Exhaust joint corroded

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 231,571 miles

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

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

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 and nail (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

underside of vehicle corroded and heavily under sealed

Fail 31 Jan 2020 231,571 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

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 and nail (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

underside of vehicle corroded and heavily under sealed

Pass 14 Jan 2019 229,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 229,819 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 217,813 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 209,931 miles

Both front & O/S/R tyres wearing on edges--O/S/F almost bald on inner edge

Brake pedal rubber wearing

Corrosion along both N/S & O/S sills / sill lips

Corrosion by front sub frame mounts --RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

Engine oil level low

Front brake discs wearing

O/S/F brake hose perishing

O/S/R shock absorber damp -- RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Sign of corrosion --O/S/R steel brake pipe

Stone-chip in windscreen

Fail 12 Jan 2017 209,931 miles

Both front & O/S/R tyres wearing on edges--O/S/F almost bald on inner edge

Brake pedal rubber wearing

Corrosion along both N/S & O/S sills / sill lips

Corrosion by front sub frame mounts --RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

Engine oil level low

Front brake discs wearing

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

O/S/F brake hose perishing

O/S/R shock absorber damp -- RECOMMEND ATTENTION

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

Sign of corrosion --O/S/R steel brake pipe

Stone-chip in windscreen

Pass 11 Jan 2016 199,258 miles

Both sill lips corroding

Corrosion around both front & rear jacking pionts

Drivers seatbelt slow to retract

Engine management light on

Front brake discs worn

N/S/R sill corroding

O/S/F brake hose badly perished --RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Oil leak

Stone-chip in windscreen zone B

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 8 Jan 2016 199,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Both sill lips corroding

Corrosion around both front & rear jacking pionts

Drivers seatbelt slow to retract

Engine management light on

Front brake discs worn

N/S/F tyre bald on inner edge--RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

N/S/R Tyre only JUST LEGAL , with tread damage --RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

N/S/R sill corroding

O/S/F brake hose badly perished --RECOMMEND ATTENTION

O/S/R tyre close to legal limit

Oil leak

Stone-chip in windscreen zone B

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 9 Jan 2015 188,422 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 178,802 miles

corrosion to both n/s/f and o/s/f jacking mountings

Pass 4 Jan 2013 167,469 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 143,500 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre worn auter wall

Fail 20 Dec 2010 138,456 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Dec 2010 138,456 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Jan 2010 125,357 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 116,396 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 103,436 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 103,406 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 98,079 miles

( advise ) front screen cracked just out side of testable area

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

all wheel bolts rusty

Pass 16 Oct 2006 73,878 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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KF54 NFL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 KF54 NFL, 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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KF54 NFL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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