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YS54 TFX

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

246,712 mi
Last recorded246,712 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 TFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 246,712 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower under wiper area (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn close to minimum legal limit

Pass 4 Jan 2022 239,799 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside front and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2021 236,504 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 230,476 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 24 Dec 2019 230,445 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 218,186 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 211,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4

Fail 16 Dec 2017 211,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4

Pass 14 Dec 2016 201,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2016 201,752 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit deep cut on side wall (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid done (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid done (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 195,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

nail in outer shoulder of offside front tyre

Fail 16 Dec 2015 195,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

nail in outer shoulder of offside front tyre

Pass 16 Dec 2014 186,193 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 12 Dec 2014 186,056 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 12 Dec 2013 176,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 176,334 miles

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 166,666 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 153,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2011 153,834 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

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

front brake disc's worn

Pass 10 Dec 2010 138,554 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 131,245 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 108,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 108,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 88,598 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 73,851 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 57,637 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 41,253 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 17 Sep 2007 37,408 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 25,197 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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YS54 TFX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 YS54 TFX, 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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YS54 TFX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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