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HJ04 FHU

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,075 mi
Last recorded99,075 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 FHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 99,075 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2026 99,075 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 96,041 miles

Complete underside covered in underseal/grease

Pass 19 Aug 2024 92,744 miles

Complete underside of vehicle covered in underseal/grease

Fail 19 Aug 2024 92,744 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Complete underside of vehicle covered in underseal/grease

Pass 1 Sep 2023 90,876 miles

Anti corrosion coating covering testable items No leaks visible

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 87,680 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 82,633 miles

Front and rear sub frame and suspension component corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2020 82,310 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small Cut (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Tyres Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 79,236 miles

Both front jacking point corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2019 79,211 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front jacking point corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2018 75,510 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 72,487 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 66,885 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 64,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 56,963 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 54,089 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 50,979 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 46,816 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 41,734 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 36,691 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 33,245 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 33,245 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 26,566 miles

note !!! headlamp beam defelctors fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2007 26,566 miles

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

note headlamp beam deflectors fitted

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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HJ04 FHU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HJ04 FHU, 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 HJ04 FHU registered?

HJ04 FHU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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