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GX04 WVU

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

58,931 mi
Last recorded58,931 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 WVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 58,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear sills corroding

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 53,157 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 52,437 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 51,350 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Nov 2021 48,135 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 48,020 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 48,004 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 47,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 47,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nails in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 47,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nails in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 46,829 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 46,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Fail 11 Aug 2016 46,546 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Pass 23 Feb 2015 45,413 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 45,222 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside jacking points corroded.

nsf tyre poor

offside jacking points corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2014 45,222 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside jacking points corroded.

nsf tyre poor

offside jacking points corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2013 45,221 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside jacking mounts corroded.

nsf tyre poor.

offside jacking mounts corroded.

Pass 21 Nov 2012 44,572 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 43,935 miles

Front jacking points rusty

Front tyres have wear to edges of tread

Headlight beam deflectors fitted at time of test

Nearside front anti-roll bar link, top ball joint rubber split

Nearside front chassis rail slightly rusty

Very slight wear/play in Nearside steering rack inner track rod end

Windscreen wipers poor

Fail 25 Nov 2011 43,935 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front jacking points rusty

Front tyres have wear to edges of tread

Headlight beam deflectors fitted at time of test

Nearside front anti-roll bar link, top ball joint rubber split

Nearside front chassis rail slightly rusty

Very slight wear/play in Nearside steering rack inner track rod end

Windscreen wipers poor

Pass 29 Oct 2010 40,956 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 37,465 miles

nsf inner track arm has slight play

Pass 21 Oct 2008 35,009 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 35,009 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 30,959 miles

damage to n/s/f lower bumper

engine oil leak

Pass 16 May 2007 24,091 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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GX04 WVU 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 GX04 WVU, 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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What year was GX04 WVU registered?

GX04 WVU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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