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GP04 GNU

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

139,126 mi
Last recorded139,126 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 GNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 139,126 miles

Chassis and under components have been very heavily undersealed

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 2 May 2026 139,126 miles

Chassis and under components have been very heavily undersealed

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2025 138,919 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 138,917 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 136,079 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 131,961 miles

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 24 Aug 2023 131,961 miles

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 7 Sep 2022 126,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 126,466 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 122,022 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 120,221 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 120,221 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 117,640 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 110,483 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 104,930 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 104,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 96,827 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 96,827 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 91,482 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 91,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 84,452 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 79,773 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 76,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2011 70,805 miles

bottom of nearside rear light lens broken.

nearside rear reflector loose.

Fail 16 Aug 2011 70,805 miles

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

bottom of nearside rear light lens broken.

nearside rear reflector loose.

Pass 11 Aug 2010 56,608 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 56,608 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 54,928 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 42,619 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 42,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 30,175 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

nearside rear seat belt buckle cover missing.

Pass 3 Jul 2008 30,175 miles

nearside rear seat belt buckle cover missing.

Fail 4 Jul 2007 19,760 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 19,760 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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GP04 GNU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GP04 GNU, 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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GP04 GNU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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