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HD04 EUL

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD04 EUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2022

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play All OSR NSR NSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Both NS OS (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under body muddy

Under body slight corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2021

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and inner sill area on both sides from front to rear (2.1.2 (e) (i))

all four jacking points corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2021

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and inner sill area on both sides from front to rear (2.1.2 (e) (i))

all four jacking points corroded

Pass 21 May 2020

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 May 2020

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 165,420 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

body panels are corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2019 165,420 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

body panels are corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2017 165,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

body panels corroded

front pads worn thin

n/s/f wheel rim damage

o/s/r tyre worn low inner edge

vehicle under body general corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2015 157,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter twisted

Offside condensation in headlamp

gearbox oil leak

headlight beam images faint/ poor

Fail 18 Dec 2015 157,481 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter twisted

Offside condensation in headlamp

gearbox oil leak

headlight beam images faint/ poor

Pass 5 Dec 2014 143,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

abs pump component mounting corroded

front tyres outer edges worn low

n/s wing mirror surround damaged

sills have slight corrosion

Fail 3 Dec 2014 143,957 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres outer edges worn low

n/s wing mirror surround damaged

sills have slight corrosion

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

abs pump component mounting corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2013 132,589 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 121,661 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)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 121,661 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 112,192 miles

offside front wheel rim damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2011 99,558 miles

all brake pads getting low and discs worn.

nearside headlamp condensated.

Pass 4 Dec 2009 89,056 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 89,056 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 55,214 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING JOINTS

Fail 18 Dec 2008 55,214 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING JOINTS

Pass 30 Nov 2007 57,149 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 41,554 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 41,226 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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HD04 EUL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HD04 EUL, 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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HD04 EUL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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