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LN04 CLY

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

149,491 mi
Last recorded149,491 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN04 CLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 149,491 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 147,060 miles

center exhaust box corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2025 147,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 143,294 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 143,294 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 139,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 138,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 136,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough Gear sounds dry (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 133,810 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material longtitudinal <some surface rust on other pipes> (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 124,309 miles

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ABS unit mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 124,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ABS unit mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 116,279 miles

Central Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2017 109,376 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 102,624 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 102,624 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inside edge worn to cords (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 94,534 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 94,534 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 84,599 miles

ABS pump bracket corroded,and o/s/f chassis leg corroded but not weakened.

Pass 14 Jun 2013 73,468 miles

ABS pump bracket excessively corroded.

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

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

o/s/f vehicle structure corroded,not weakened at time of test(under bonnet).

Fail 13 Jun 2013 73,468 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

ABS pump bracket excessively corroded.

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

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

o/s/f vehicle structure corroded,not weakened at time of test(under bonnet).

Pass 7 Jun 2012 64,495 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 55,573 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 47,581 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 38,123 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 32,912 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 26,482 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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LN04 CLY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 LN04 CLY, 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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LN04 CLY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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