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GM04 FPC

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

180,548 mi
Last recorded180,548 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM04 FPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 180,548 miles

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))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 160,685 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 160,685 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 142,068 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 121,447 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 104,255 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 96,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front brake discs pitted and worn

heavy under vehicle corrosion

offside outrigger holed

rear metal brake pipes heavily corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2020 96,156 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted rubbing on suspension component (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate (6.2.3 (a))

offside outrigger holed

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front brake discs pitted and worn

heavy under vehicle corrosion

rear metal brake pipes heavily corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2019 85,702 miles

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))

all jacking points corroding & o/s inner sill holed & corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2018 79,856 miles

frt flexi brake hoses perishing

Pass 24 Jul 2017 74,914 miles

rear most seat belts not checked due to boot load

wet test

Pass 30 Jun 2016 69,423 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 64,101 miles

5 seats presented

Pass 14 Jul 2014 59,322 miles

deep cuts in treads & worn edges frt tyres

Pass 24 Jul 2013 55,643 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 52,010 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 45,229 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 40,824 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 40,823 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 37,058 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 37,057 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

atten to multi switch security

Pass 11 Aug 2008 30,864 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 27,052 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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GM04 FPC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GM04 FPC, 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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GM04 FPC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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