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BL04 ELW

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 ELW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2022

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))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 125,771 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 125,765 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 119,921 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 119,919 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 107,095 miles

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))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 107,085 miles

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))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 95,845 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 95,845 miles

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 85,530 miles

Vehicle is undersealed

Fail 22 Mar 2017 85,530 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all chassis undersealed

both front and offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 14 Jul 2016 81,637 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 81,637 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 79,696 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 75,654 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 72,876 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 71,259 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2011 70,245 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 70,242 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 64,625 miles

rear exhaust rubber slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Mar 2010 64,619 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 56,116 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 44,710 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 44,704 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 37,326 miles

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

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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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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