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LB04 EKM

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

104,394 mi
Last recorded104,394 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 EKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 104,394 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 100,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 100,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 100,571 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 98,861 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 96,434 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 91,695 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 89,063 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 87,926 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 2 Oct 2017 87,926 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 27 Oct 2016 82,249 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 82,249 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 17 May 2016 82,238 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner cill and jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front flexible brake hose starting to perish

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread and worn close to limit

Pass 15 May 2015 80,644 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet release not connected (had to pull cable) benifit given

Fail 9 May 2015 80,644 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet release not connected (had to pull cable) benifit given

Pass 24 May 2014 76,713 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 18 May 2013 71,862 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn around outer edge

Pass 18 May 2012 65,083 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2012 65,083 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 56,964 miles

NSF tyre - cut - outer wall.

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

Pass 26 May 2010 49,170 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 41,892 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 41,892 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2008 34,952 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 34,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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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LB04 EKM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LB04 EKM, 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 LB04 EKM registered?

LB04 EKM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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