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NV54 DFZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

148,820 mi
Last recorded148,820 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV54 DFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 148,820 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 140,071 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s n/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 134,111 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 134,063 miles

Emissions unable to be completed rear exhaust box pipe broken /pipe split (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to floor /chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing in mirror housing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by coil spring top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to floor /chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 126,759 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt mid sections outer seats all occupied with child seats ()

Nearside washer pipe broken

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

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

both front lifting sections have excessive corrosion

Fail 18 Nov 2022 126,759 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded located within the wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt protective boot has a split/ hole (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt mid sections outer seats all occupied with child seats ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts slightly hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside washer pipe broken

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

both front lifting sections have excessive corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2021 119,680 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic headlamp lens deteriorated, reducing lamps effective output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside washer innafective

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe, mild corrosion, located beneath drivers wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic headlamp lens deteriorated, reducing lamps effective output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 119,680 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic headlamp lens deteriorated, reducing lamps effective output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside washer innafective

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe, mild corrosion, located beneath drivers wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic headlamp lens deteriorated, reducing lamps effective output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 115,522 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside & offside forward & rearward facing seats ()

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 115,522 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside & offside forward & rearward facing seats ()

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 99,742 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 92,900 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside and nearside front Chassis outriggers and jacking points corroded.

Offside and nearside rear jacking points corroded.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2018 92,900 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter (7.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside and nearside front Chassis outriggers and jacking points corroded.

Offside and nearside rear jacking points corroded.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 88,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 May 2016 80,890 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 13 May 2016 80,889 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 74,722 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2015 74,722 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2014 67,953 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 61,528 miles

Rear service and park brake noisy when tested recommend check

Fail 24 May 2013 61,528 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear service and park brake noisy when tested recommend check

Pass 22 May 2012 56,377 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2012 56,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper 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 Lower 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 May 2011 47,146 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 36,256 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 28,622 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 28,605 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 23,373 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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NV54 DFZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NV54 DFZ, 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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NV54 DFZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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