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BF04 LSN

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

105,217 mi
Last recorded105,217 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 LSN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 105,217 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 98,989 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 95,847 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 92,845 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded central (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 91,392 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2022 91,379 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 85,759 miles

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

alt belt worn badly

Pass 28 Apr 2020 80,897 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 75,640 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 75,640 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Apr 2018 69,773 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Body has slight corrosion offside and nearside out riggers (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 69,764 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Body has slight corrosion offside and nearside out riggers (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe leaking on filter housing hose (7.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2017 64,831 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Outer chassis corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 59,357 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides rear (1.4.A.2f)

both sides outer chassis corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 55,033 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 55,015 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 55,015 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside centre outrigger/body corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2014 51,314 miles

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

nearside centre chassis out rigger corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2013 47,723 miles

nearside rear shock absorber leaking

Pass 16 Apr 2012 45,005 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear indicator bulbs starting to show white

rear registration plate dirt ingress

Pass 6 Apr 2011 41,017 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 41,017 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 37,465 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 May 2009 33,540 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 27,567 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 27,567 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 19,976 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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BF04 LSN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 BF04 LSN, 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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BF04 LSN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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