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GF04 KRJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,895 mi
Last recorded172,895 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 KRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 172,895 miles

Offside Front jacking point area corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 159,631 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all welding repairs have been covered heavily with underseal.

Fail 5 May 2025 159,630 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced center inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 159,476 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer suspension mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Outer suspension mount. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner sill has corrosion (hole) below fuel filler.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper bushes has slight play in. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 144,861 miles

Nearside Front Corroded near jacking point

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

Offside Front Corroded near jacking point

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 144,858 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Emissions not tested due to broken exhaust. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust broken between middle section and rear. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Corroded near jacking point

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

Offside Front Corroded near jacking point

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 134,081 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front jacking point are corroding

power steering pipes corroding

service light on

Fail 6 Apr 2023 134,081 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front jacking point are corroding

power steering pipes corroding

service light on

Pass 8 Apr 2022 121,870 miles

Front both front jacking points are corroded but not excessive

Front power steering pipes corroded

Offside Front window not working

Fail 28 Mar 2022 121,868 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both are cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both side low (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both are cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front both front jacking points are corroded but not excessive

Front power steering pipes corroded

Offside Front window not working

Pass 10 Mar 2021 109,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 109,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 109,030 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 106,159 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired dust cover (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired dust cover (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 102,292 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 97,281 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 97,280 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 91,138 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 91,136 miles

Fuel hose leaking hoses around fuel filter (7.2.3)

Stop lamp not working high level stop lamp (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 84,082 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 84,082 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust locking clamp broken but still supported

wipers smeary but not affecting view to road

Pass 15 Apr 2014 77,910 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 69,875 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 69,874 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 63,934 miles

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

nearside number plate light dim

Pass 18 Apr 2011 57,192 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 51,321 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 43,913 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 36,434 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2007 28,287 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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GF04 KRJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GF04 KRJ, 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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GF04 KRJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 24 April 2004.

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