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LK54 BYW

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

292,412 mi
Last recorded292,412 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK54 BYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 292,412 miles

Front discs worn

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 1 Aug 2016 292,393 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front discs worn

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 6 Aug 2015 248,518 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

pad warning indicating a fault

Fail 3 Aug 2015 248,453 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

pad warning indicating a fault

Pass 17 Oct 2014 212,882 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 212,882 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 208,377 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 208,377 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 192,581 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2012 192,580 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 188,242 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 181,848 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 151,820 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 151,818 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 121,609 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 121,607 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 93,676 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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LK54 BYW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LK54 BYW, 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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LK54 BYW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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