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V14 NOB

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

181,069 mi
Last recorded181,069 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV14 NOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 181,069 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Underbody has been undersealed

Pass 8 Jan 2024 175,640 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 175,317 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 175,317 miles

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected box section (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected box section (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak bad coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

center exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken but still adequately supported

Pass 20 Jan 2018 174,426 miles

Rear seats not fitted seatbelts at rear not checked

Fail 15 Jan 2018 174,426 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear seats not fitted seatbelts at rear not checked

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 167,577 miles

towbar facility and electrics fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2015 162,503 miles

Corrosion to front inner sills

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-Bush - Borderline (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 153,426 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

part of exhaust deteriated clamps missing

Pass 3 Dec 2013 147,012 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 147,009 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2012 131,301 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 130,166 miles

Exhaust tail pipe hanger fractured

Front and rear number plates secured with cable ties over existing plates

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 6 Dec 2011 113,968 miles

small chips in windscreen

Fail 6 Dec 2011 113,967 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

small chips in windscreen

Pass 4 Nov 2010 94,044 miles

corrosion on exhaust system

slight movement in offside front suspension top mount

wear on front brakke discs

Pass 18 Nov 2009 64,672 miles

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 4 Nov 2008 42,650 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 30,028 miles

advise both rear tyres wearing

advise o/s front tyre cuts in tread

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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V14 NOB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 V14 NOB, 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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V14 NOB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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