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BJ04 GHB

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

330,079 mi
Last recorded330,079 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 GHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 330,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 330,148 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outrigger (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres worn close to limit [205/65/16c]

corrosion started in all jacking points

corrosion started in both sills

fuel smell under bonnet but unable to check properly due to cover

handbrake release handle broken

headlamps deteriorating

Pass 18 Aug 2015 327,531 miles

handbrake release handle damaged

noise from n/s/r shock absorber

possible fuel leak on engine, unable to check properly due to cover?

windscreen cracked at lower o/s/f not in swept area

Fail 11 Aug 2015 327,446 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

handbrake release handle damaged

noise from n/s/r shock absorber

possible fuel leak on engine, unable to check properly due to cover?

windscreen cracked at lower o/s/f not in swept area

Pass 12 Aug 2014 323,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 301,557 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 301,557 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 281,203 miles

Nearside outer rear tyre has a cut.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 281,203 miles

Nearside outer rear tyre has a cut.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 259,772 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 259,772 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 248,140 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 248,136 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 227,512 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 227,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 227,508 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 211,410 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 198,416 miles

knocking from o/s/f unable to locate

n/s number plate lamp lens missing

Fail 11 Mar 2011 198,372 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)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

knocking from o/s/f unable to locate

n/s number plate lamp lens missing

Pass 19 Jul 2010 178,689 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 178,571 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 156,031 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 156,031 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 132,140 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 131,587 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 105,703 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 78,478 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 72,316 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 41,607 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 41,325 miles

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

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

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

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

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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BJ04 GHB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BJ04 GHB, 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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BJ04 GHB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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