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KS04 KZV

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

188,654 mi
Last recorded188,654 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS04 KZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 188,654 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 173,763 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Boot lid component corroded but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 173,617 miles

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

Offside Inner sill corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2022 172,611 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 164,358 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 164,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 163,382 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2020 163,382 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 157,321 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

play in steering column

Fail 10 Aug 2018 157,320 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. doesn't move backwards (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge 225/55 w 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

play in steering column

Pass 11 Aug 2017 153,200 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

rear suspension level sensor broken & secured with cable tie

side play in steering column

Fail 18 Jul 2017 153,175 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both outriggers (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sills/undersills (2.4.A.3)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

side play in steering column

Pass 15 Apr 2016 147,163 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 139,026 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 130,470 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 130,470 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 104,031 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 104,031 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 100,323 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 84,212 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 84,212 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front wiper blade split

rear number plate mount damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2010 61,189 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 49,174 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 49,174 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 35,057 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 26,595 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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KS04 KZV 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 61.5%.

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 KS04 KZV, 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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KS04 KZV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 2 June 2004.

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