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MA54 MES

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

152,186 mi
Last recorded152,186 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 MES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 152,186 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear wiper arm mount point corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2021 152,186 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear wiper arm mount point corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2020 137,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear seats down at time of test

rear wiper arm area corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2020 137,268 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear seats down at time of test

rear wiper arm area corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2019 125,705 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad wear wire fouling wheel.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion around both front jacking points.

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

Fail 19 Jan 2019 125,705 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad wear wire fouling wheel.

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion around both front jacking points.

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 111,601 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2018 111,298 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 91,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Fail 17 Jan 2017 91,573 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and out of shape

Pass 27 Jan 2016 64,909 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

Fail 26 Jan 2016 64,909 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

Pass 9 Jan 2015 52,129 miles

advise n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 7 Jan 2014 51,160 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 50,060 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 50,041 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 48,668 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 48,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 45,749 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 45,749 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 34,413 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 34,399 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 25,449 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 25,449 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 15,142 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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MA54 MES is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 MA54 MES, 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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MA54 MES is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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