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WJ54 DHL

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

179,738 mi
Last recorded179,738 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 DHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2022 179,738 miles

Fuel system component leaking at filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 171,845 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 171,845 miles

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded ABS valve body mounting.(under bonnet) (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

NOTE park brake will require attention shortly

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 170,593 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 158,478 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 158,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 148,767 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

under tray fitted

Fail 21 May 2018 148,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2017 143,998 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2017 143,998 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2016 135,448 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 135,448 miles

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

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 8 Jun 2015 119,899 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

unable to check all rear seats/seatbelts as not in use

Fail 8 Jun 2015 119,899 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 on outer edge

unable to check all rear seats/seatbelts as not in use

Pass 9 Jun 2014 97,671 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

adv nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

adv rearmost seats removed at time of test

adv unable to see thickness of front inner brake pads

Pass 19 Jun 2013 84,133 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 75,722 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 61,791 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 47,975 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

drivers door mirror glass slightly damamaged not adversly effecting view to rear

Fail 23 Jul 2010 47,975 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

drivers door mirror glass slightly damamaged not adversly effecting view to rear

Fail 28 Jul 2009 35,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 35,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Aug 2008 25,690 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 25,690 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 18,645 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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WJ54 DHL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WJ54 DHL, 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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WJ54 DHL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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