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AC04 FWD

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

234,560 mi
Last recorded234,560 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC04 FWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 234,560 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 234,413 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength air spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 226,487 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 226,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 209,762 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 193,269 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 185,620 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering SILL (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering SILL (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering OUTRIGGER (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 170,485 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre bald outer edge

n/s/r tyre 2.mm and bald edges

o/s/r tyre below 3.mm and bald inner edge

Fail 16 Jul 2016 170,479 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre bald outer edge

n/s/r tyre 2.mm and bald edges

o/s/r tyre below 3.mm and bald inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2015 151,302 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 134,571 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 129,178 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 129,178 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 119,458 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 107,488 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 101,327 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 101,327 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 88,861 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 74,170 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 61,754 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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AC04 FWD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AC04 FWD, 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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AC04 FWD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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