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CX04 VVW

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

254,128 mi
Last recorded254,128 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX04 VVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 May 2017 254,128 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 242,688 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion suspension point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion suspenion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2016 242,688 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion suspension point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion suspenion (6.1.B.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 382,383 miles

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

genaral rust under van

Pass 12 Apr 2014 230,293 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 214,395 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake pads low

Fail 27 Mar 2013 214,395 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake pads low

Pass 31 Mar 2012 195,024 miles

srs light on

Fail 29 Mar 2012 195,024 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

srs light on

Pass 24 Mar 2011 166,250 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 166,250 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Mar 2010 137,092 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 137,056 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 122,965 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 101,412 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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CX04 VVW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CX04 VVW, 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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CX04 VVW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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