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LM04 FAA

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

159,363 mi
Last recorded159,363 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM04 FAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 159,363 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 159,359 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 158,518 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 156,842 miles

outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2021 156,693 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 156,690 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 154,570 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 152,254 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 152,254 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger /jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle n/s/ r (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner & outer (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 143,108 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre bald on inner edge ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel in column (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 143,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre bald on inner edge ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel in column (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 130,116 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 118,245 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Oct 2015 109,252 miles

play in inner steering joints

surface corrosion to rear chassis

Fail 26 Oct 2015 109,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

play in inner steering joints

surface corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 7 Nov 2014 102,936 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 102,931 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

off side rear body panal hold and corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2013 90,921 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 90,914 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 76,348 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 66,136 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 66,315 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

knock from steering system (no wear detected)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 56,881 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 45,733 miles

front and rear brake discs worn/rusty and lipped clunk from steering column area?

Fail 12 Aug 2008 36,353 miles

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

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

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

slight play in steering coloum

Pass 12 Aug 2008 36,353 miles

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

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

slight play in steering coloum

Pass 6 Jul 2007 25,663 miles

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

airbag light on

Pass 25 May 2007 24,836 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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LM04 FAA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 LM04 FAA, 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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LM04 FAA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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