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V500 MSD

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

235,728 mi
Last recorded235,728 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV500 MSD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 235,728 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 223,228 miles

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

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 212,429 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 187,476 miles

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

Front both sides outer riggers corroded

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 168,640 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 150,649 miles

Front pads low

Front tys feathering

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2016 150,649 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front pads low

Front tys feathering

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2015 135,187 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 129,508 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 126,155 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 122,346 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 122,345 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 119,240 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 115,682 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 112,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 108,563 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 95,962 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2007 95,962 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 61,226 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 46,005 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005

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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V500 MSD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V500 MSD, 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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V500 MSD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 5 September 2004.

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