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KV04 ADU

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,914 mi
Last recorded153,914 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV04 ADU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 153,914 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2021 153,913 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 May 2020 153,563 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 145,204 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2017 141,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 141,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 132,347 miles

Both front headlamps starting to cloud over , not effecting beam pattern at time of test

Both rear air suspension bags perished

Engine oil level low

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 exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2016 132,241 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Both front headlamps starting to cloud over , not effecting beam pattern at time of test

Both rear air suspension bags perished

Engine oil level low

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 exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2015 122,280 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 122,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 114,955 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 114,955 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 103,328 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all exhaust rubber mounts perishing

both front brake flexis cracking and perishing

both headlamps going cloudy

crack in right rear fog lamp

slight play in top of steering colum

Pass 22 Feb 2013 90,874 miles

large crack in windscreen at lower left side out of swept area

o/s/r light lens cracked not showing white light

Fail 22 Feb 2013 90,874 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

large crack in windscreen at lower left side out of swept area

o/s/r light lens cracked not showing white light

Pass 17 Feb 2012 81,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front wipers smeary

left number plate lamp starting to dim

Pass 14 Feb 2011 72,919 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front right tyre deteriorating on outer wall.

Pass 26 Feb 2010 62,794 miles

Advise child seats at left side and center on second row seats also at center on third row.

Advise rear wiper blade split.

Advise right front tyre has kirbing slight damage.

Fail 26 Feb 2010 62,794 miles

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

Advise child seats at left side and center on second row seats also at center on third row.

Advise rear wiper blade split.

Advise right front tyre has kirbing slight damage.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 55,095 miles

nearside and offside front seal distorted.

Fail 27 Feb 2009 55,095 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

nearside and offside front seal distorted.

Pass 22 Feb 2008 47,586 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

advise front left tyre wearing on extreme outer edge.

advise front right tyre wearing on extreme outer edge.

advise slight knock from steering colomn.

child seat fitted to rear right ,centre row centre and centre row left seats.full inspection not possible.

Pass 17 Feb 2007 353,787 miles

Advise child seats fitted to 2nd row left and center also at right rear(3rd row) visual inspection of these seat belts only.

Fail 9 Feb 2007 35,164 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

child seat fitted to centre seat centre row and rear row right seat full inspection of belts not possible.

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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KV04 ADU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Blue 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 KV04 ADU, 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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KV04 ADU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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