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LY54 LTE

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

165,115 mi
Last recorded165,115 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 LTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 165,115 miles

Surface corrosion over most of bodywork

Fail 18 Dec 2023 165,112 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Surface corrosion over most of bodywork

Pass 20 Dec 2022 161,611 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 161,608 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 155,338 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

nearside front under sill corroded/holed

offside outer sill slightly corroded

offside rear under sill slightly corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2021 155,314 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

nearside front under sill corroded/holed

offside outer sill slightly corroded

offside rear under sill slightly corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2020 148,785 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s front jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s rear undersills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 141,167 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s front jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s rear under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 141,167 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn n/s o/s rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens seriously defective n/s o/s no image visible (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s o/s rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s front jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s rear under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 139,751 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 139,751 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced n/s o/s (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 137,631 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s o/s (1.7.5a)

n/s o/s front brakes binding slightly

n/s o/s outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2016 134,849 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 134,849 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced n/s o/s (1.7.5a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 132,106 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s front jacking points (2.4.A.3)

n/s o/s outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2014 127,375 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 22 Nov 2013 120,191 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 120,191 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 116,568 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 110,045 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front wipers poor condition

Fail 26 Oct 2011 110,045 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front wipers poor condition

Pass 26 Oct 2010 99,217 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 84,409 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 68,122 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 56,757 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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LY54 LTE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LY54 LTE, 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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LY54 LTE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 11 December 2004.

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