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OU54 EXL

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 EXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2024

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside sill corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2023 121,626 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 121,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Lower sill step near subframe Mount corroded old patch has corroded away (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 109,011 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 97,428 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 97,411 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 95,319 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front and rear ()

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

rear suspension mountings area and arms are corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2020

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

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front and rear ()

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

rear suspension mountings area and arms are corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2020 95,310 miles

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Hand operated control valve connection loose (1.1.5 (c))

Front Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Front Position lamp switch allows the rear position lamps to be switched off when the headlamps are on (4.2.2 (a))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe chafing front & rear (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 93,545 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 93,545 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 93,396 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all 4 jacking points slightly corroded

Pass 24 May 2017 93,370 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 92,881 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 92,879 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 87,455 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 87,360 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 84,186 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 28 Jul 2011 21,566 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Jul 2010 81,917 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 81,917 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 79,517 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 79,517 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 73,750 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)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 64,279 miles

n/s/r light cracked †front bumper trim loose

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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OU54 EXL 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 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 OU54 EXL, 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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OU54 EXL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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