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MJ53 UMH

2003 Mercedes-benz Viano

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,107 mi
Last recorded155,107 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Viano66,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 UMH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 155,107 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 134,562 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2011 134,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 124,204 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 124,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner 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)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 103,685 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 86,029 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 86,029 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 66,178 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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MJ53 UMH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Viano in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Viano models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.3% with a typical mileage of 66,178 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 MJ53 UMH, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Viano is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MJ53 UMH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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