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RK54 OVD

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,598 mi
Last recorded115,598 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK54 OVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 115,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 115,595 miles

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

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 110,632 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside inner sill/ floor holed and corroded not within 30cm of structure

bonnet release catch broken but still opens bonnet

offside and nearside front jacking points corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2024 110,626 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Outer sill corroded

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

Offside inner sill/ floor holed and corroded not within 30cm of structure

bonnet release catch broken but still opens bonnet

both headlamps condensated

offside and nearside front jacking points corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2023 107,272 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both front jacking points corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2023 107,244 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both front jacking points corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2022 102,935 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 101,001 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 99,222 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 99,222 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 95,388 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 85,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slightly cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in head light (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slightly cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in head light (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear rear seat right at the back folded down so belt not tested

Fail 18 Dec 2018 85,615 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slightly cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in head light (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slightly cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in head light (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear rear seat right at the back folded down so belt not tested

Pass 14 Dec 2017 75,963 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 67,661 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 66,143 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 64,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 63,588 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 63,588 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 62,710 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 62,710 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 61,518 miles

small scratch on osf door

Pass 9 Dec 2010 60,302 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 60,291 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nsr tyre as acut in outer side wall

Pass 15 Feb 2008 57,994 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 57,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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RK54 OVD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RK54 OVD, 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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RK54 OVD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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