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LR54 UUY

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

176,966 mi
Last recorded176,966 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 UUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2023 176,966 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel pipe union leaking by fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Entrance/exit door deteriorated and likely to cause injury (9.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended center seat (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill/inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture main front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill/ inner arch and around suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill/ inner arch and around suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear plastic rear arch liners fitted not allowing full inspection.

Rear rear quarter panels corroded o/s and n/s rear

suspension fault light on

vehicle in poor condition

both rear suspension arms mounts dangerously corroded. recommend vehicle not to be driven .

Pass 27 Oct 2022 172,569 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear sill and arch corroded

air suspension showing fault

general condition of vehicle poor

heavily under sealed not allowing full inspection

plastic under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 20 Oct 2022 172,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear sill and arch corroded

air suspension showing fault

general condition of vehicle poor

heavily under sealed not allowing full inspection

plastic under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Oct 2021 168,800 miles

Hand operated control valve worn, but not excessively (1.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 168,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake insecure BRAKE HOSE INSECURE (1.1.21 (c))

Hand operated control valve worn, but not excessively (1.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 160,015 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 160,015 miles

Offside Front Window excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 154,520 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 150,089 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))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 150,084 miles

Central Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting ns os (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 143,895 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 138,006 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 131,312 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 112,776 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal rubber slightly split

Pass 13 Sep 2013 106,324 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wiper switch slightly insecure

Pass 18 Sep 2012 101,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2012 101,156 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2011 95,145 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 95,145 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 89,302 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 89,302 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2010 89,261 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 79,763 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

footbrake rubber pedal slightly worn from edge

Fail 18 Sep 2009 79,763 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

footbrake rubber pedal slightly worn from edge

Pass 21 Oct 2008 139,835 miles

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

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

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

offside front steering rack gator twisted

Fail 20 Oct 2008 139,835 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

offside front steering rack gator twisted

Pass 31 May 2008 135,607 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

handbrake pedal anti-slip missing

handbrake pedal travel long

nearside inner front wheel arch insecure

play in nearside steering rack

steering rack not centralized

Fail 30 May 2008 135,569 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

handbrake pedal anti-slip missing

handbrake pedal travel long

nearside inner front wheel arch insecure

nearside steering rack gater twisted

play in nearside steering rack

steering rack not centralized

Pass 21 May 2008 135,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front steering arm has slight play in inner ball joint

Fail 16 May 2008 135,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 122,893 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 100,657 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 100,657 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 62,214 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 62,214 miles

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

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)

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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LR54 UUY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LR54 UUY, 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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LR54 UUY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 12 October 2004.

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