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AR04 FOJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

202,648 mi
Last recorded202,648 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 FOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 202,648 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 202,648 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2022 195,026 miles

handbrakes just met requirements

Fail 3 Feb 2022 195,026 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

handbrakes just met requirements

Pass 17 Mar 2021 190,653 miles

Only two rear seats fitted

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some corrosion starting on rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 190,652 miles

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Under ABS HCU (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower arm mounting (Sill edge) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion starting in front outriggers - both sills - around rear spring and suspension mountings

Only two rear seats fitted

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some corrosion starting on rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 184,441 miles

Only nearside centre row and third row seats fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2020 184,388 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Nearside mounting broken away from body (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside parking brake effort a little lower tan expected

Only nearside centre row and third row seats fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2019 172,102 miles

Door open warning light on

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside parking brake a little low and slow

Some corrosion starting along tops of front frame rails and around rear spring mounts

Pass 23 Mar 2018 158,636 miles

A little rear brake fluctuation

Brake pad warning light on

Door open warning light on

Nearside parking brake a little low and slow

Only two nearside rear seats fitted

Some corrosion starting along tops of front frame rails

Fail 23 Mar 2018 158,636 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

A little rear brake fluctuation

Brake pad warning light on

Door open warning light on

Nearside parking brake a little low and slow

Only two nearside rear seats fitted

Some corrosion starting along tops of front frame rails

Pass 18 Mar 2017 142,984 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 142,984 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 127,584 miles

Parking brake lever travel nearly at maximum

Suspension very bouncy - Suspect badly worn shock absorbers

Tyres a little worn on inside edges

Fail 15 Mar 2016 127,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever travel nearly at maximum

Suspension very bouncy - Suspect badly worn shock absorbers

Tyres a little worn on inside edges

Pass 3 Feb 2015 123,587 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 120,773 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 120,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 96,810 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 96,810 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 77,741 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 77,740 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 63,312 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 63,311 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 54,803 miles

Handbrake travel becoming excessive(Borderline MOT)

Some play in O/S/F track rod end(Borderline MOT)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 41,493 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 38,816 miles

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

Off side rear front seat belt retracting motion obstracting by seat side covers

rear passenger seat missing hence unable to chack seat mountin g and belt

Fail 11 Jul 2007 38,816 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Off side rear front seat belt retracting motion obstracting by seat side covers

rear passenger seat missing hence unable to chack seat mountin g and belt

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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AR04 FOJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AR04 FOJ, 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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AR04 FOJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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