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GD53 TDU

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

107,641 mi
Last recorded107,641 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 TDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 107,641 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

vehicle undersealed

Pass 5 Aug 2024 103,576 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn, worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

center exhaust corroded and blowing

front brake discs worn

headlights deteriorated

no rear seats fitted

rear inner sills corroding

Pass 10 Jul 2023 101,217 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn, worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

exhaust corroding

no rear seats fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2022 98,002 miles

Brake Pad Wear Indicator Light On

General Under-body Corrosion

Rear Brake Discs Corroded

Suspension Component Creaking During Lock To Lock Test - Possible Front Top Strut Mounts

Pass 31 Jul 2021 94,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 88,805 miles

Advise headlamp lenses starting to fade

Advise rear brake discs corroded/poor condition

Fail 4 Aug 2020 88,804 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise headlamp lenses starting to fade

Advise rear brake discs corroded/poor condition

Pass 9 Aug 2019 84,751 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 84,599 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 82,204 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 82,203 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 77,179 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill around jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill around jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 77,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill around jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill around jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 73,414 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 72,149 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 67,262 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 62,253 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Nov 2011 56,976 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 56,917 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Dec 2010 51,999 miles

rear indicators fading white

rear tyres perishing slightly

slight travel parking brake

o/s/r shock absorber seeping

Fail 24 Dec 2010 51,999 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r shock absorber seeping

rear indicators fading white

rear tyres perishing slightly

slight travel parking brake

Fail 30 Jan 2009 41,789 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear indicator bulbs fading white

slight handbrake travel

slight movement n/s/f drag link

Pass 30 Jan 2009 41,789 miles

rear indicator bulbs fading white

slight handbrake travel

slight movement n/s/f drag link

Pass 27 Feb 2008 36,576 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 36,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s front bumper insecure,child seats fitted in all rear seats

Pass 10 Jan 2007 30,114 miles

advice nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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GD53 TDU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GD53 TDU, 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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GD53 TDU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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