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Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced offside and nearside lens cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken from back box (6.1.2 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside (5.3.2 (c))
corroded brake pipes to front and n/s/r hoses
exhaust corroded
front brake discs corroded/worn,pads worn low
front flexible brake hoses cracking
headlamp lenses cloudy,images vague
o/s steering rack boot twisted
o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge,n/s/f tyre badly worn on outer edge
screw in o/s/r tyre
various areas of underbody corrosion
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
corroded brake pipes to front and n/s/r hoses
exhaust corroded
front brake discs corroded/worn,pads worn low
front flexible brake hoses cracking
headlamp lenses cloudy,images vague
o/s steering rack boot twisted
o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge,n/s/f tyre badly worn on outer edge
screw in o/s/r tyre
various areas of underbody corrosion
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
nearside front tyre has slight cut in outer sidewall
Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced mid chassis section (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced mid chassis section (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
nearside front tyre has slight cut in outer sidewall
Offside centre box section corried
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Front Integral body structure has a fractured which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering both front inner sills (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Integral body structure has a fractured which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering rear inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside centre box section corried
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Vehicle is undersealed
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
all chassis undersealed
both front and offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer arch (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust snapped (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
rear exhaust rubber slightly deteriorated
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
rear exhaust rubber slightly deteriorated
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
o/s/f brake pads wear
rear top shock bush play
tyres worn
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Viano?
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BL04 ELW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 BL04 ELW, 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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BL04 ELW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 30 June 2004.
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