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BC04 NGX

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,165 mi
Last recorded180,165 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 NGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2022 180,165 miles

Both inner sills covered heavily with sealant front to rear

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s & n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2022 180,165 miles

Both inner sills covered heavily with sealant front to rear

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s & n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 176,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 169,759 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 158,014 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 158,014 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 145,218 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 137,104 miles

various external body panels starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2016 121,916 miles

rear chassis cross member surface corrded

rear prop-shaft rear universal joint slight play

Pass 20 Jun 2015 109,677 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 109,669 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 97,073 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 81,037 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 81,037 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 72,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2012 72,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2009 43,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2009 43,556 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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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BC04 NGX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BC04 NGX, 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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What year was BC04 NGX registered?

BC04 NGX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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