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AF04 GGP

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

312,368 mi
Last recorded312,368 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 GGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 312,368 miles

HEAVY CORROSION INNER SILLS AND BOX SECTION, OUT SIDE OF MEASURED AREA

OLD UNDER BODY REPAIRS HEAVILY UNDER SEALED

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 301,944 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 158,806 miles

CLOUDY HEAD LIGHTS

CORROSION TO BOTH REAR ARCHES HIDDEN BY SILVER TAPE

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

TRAVEL IN PARKING BRAKE WHEN APPLIED, NEAR SIDE EFFORT LOWER AND SLOWER

UNDER BODY SURFACE CORROSION TO INNER AND OUTER SILLS. NOT INSIDE AREA , SIDE STEP MOUNTING AREA RUSTY

Fail 6 Jul 2023 158,806 miles

CLOUDY HEAD LIGHTS

CORROSION TO BOTH REAR ARCHES HIDDEN BY SILVER TAPE

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

TRAVEL IN PARKING BRAKE WHEN APPLIED, NEAR SIDE EFFORT LOWER AND SLOWER

UNDER BODY SURFACE CORROSION TO INNER AND OUTER SILLS. NOT INSIDE AREA , SIDE STEP MOUNTING AREA RUSTY

Pass 8 Apr 2022

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

brake pipes corroding

chassis sections corroding

front exhaust mount broken

headlamp lenses discolouring

inner and outer sill panels corroding

parking brake travel long

rear wheel arch panels corroding

Fail 5 Apr 2022

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

brake pipes corroding

chassis sections corroding

front exhaust mount broken

headlamp lenses discolouring

inner and outer sill panels corroding

parking brake travel long

rear wheel arch panels corroding

Pass 9 Apr 2021 157,300 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front exhaust mount broken

ns os outer mirrors damaged

wipers smeary

Fail 25 Mar 2021

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 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))

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

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

brake warning light on

front exhaust mount broken

ns os outer mirrors damaged

wipers smeary

Pass 28 Feb 2020 148,825 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

floor and sills corroded

rear suspension air bags starting to perish

Fail 25 Feb 2020 148,816 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

floor and sills corroded

rear suspension air bags starting to perish

Pass 15 Mar 2019 140,347 miles

corrosion in floors and sills

nsr osf brake pipes corroded

wipers smeary

Fail 15 Mar 2019 140,347 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

corrosion in floors and sills

nsr osf brake pipes corroded

wipers smeary

Pass 5 Mar 2018 127,297 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 127,297 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 122,715 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 122,551 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 118,966 miles

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

Tyre size 225/60 R16

Fail 9 Apr 2016 118,966 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Tyre size 225/60 R16

Pass 9 Apr 2015 111,979 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 99,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Mar 2014 99,981 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Apr 2013 94,268 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 9 Apr 2013 94,268 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 10 Jul 2012 85,121 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 74,771 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 55,503 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 52,795 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 52,794 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 42,469 miles

3 x childseats fitted in rear

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Small cut in OSR tyre

Undertrays fitted

Fail 1 May 2009 42,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

3 x childseats fitted in rear

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Small cut in OSR tyre

Undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2008 29,235 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 29,109 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 19,968 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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AF04 GGP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 AF04 GGP, 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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AF04 GGP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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