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GU04 VHW

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

217,054 mi
Last recorded217,054 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 VHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 217,054 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear.both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear.both sides (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 217,054 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear.both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear.both sides (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

underside prescribed area repair covered in undersill

Fail 24 Sep 2021

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

underside prescribed area repair covered in undersill

Pass 24 Sep 2020 212,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output And Offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Underbody Solid But Covered In Underseal

Pass 24 Sep 2019

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 10 Sep 2018 203,108 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2018 203,105 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2017 198,266 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 192,351 miles

both steerings rack boots twisted

play in inner rack joints

Fail 18 Jul 2016 192,196 miles

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

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2014 186,130 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 56,334 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 147,101 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 136,022 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)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 119,261 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2011 92,397 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Nov 2010 80,078 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2009 61,990 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 59,862 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 48,593 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 41,137 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 33,350 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 21,696 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 19,569 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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GU04 VHW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 GU04 VHW, 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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GU04 VHW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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