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LW04 EAP

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,937 mi
Last recorded132,937 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW04 EAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 132,937 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill , welded undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 128,036 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 121,154 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 113,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

all 4 jacking points corroded and weak and areas close

Fail 10 Sep 2021 113,730 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever missing (1.1.6 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all 4 jacking points corroded and weak and areas close

Pass 7 Sep 2020 109,303 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 109,303 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 104,262 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

o/s front jacking point rusty and weak

Pass 10 Sep 2018 98,122 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front jacking points very rusty o/s more so

Pass 7 Sep 2017 91,677 miles

front brake pads worn low

o/s/f tyre devoid of tread on both edges at time of test

Pass 12 Sep 2016 85,786 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 77,331 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 77,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 76,939 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 76,930 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 66,043 miles

Nearside front tyre has damage in traed area

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge & has damage in tread area

Fail 15 Aug 2013 66,037 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre has damage in traed area

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge & has damage in tread area

Pass 10 Aug 2012 63,426 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 59,989 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 49,563 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 49,563 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 36,727 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 26,088 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 26,084 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LW04 EAP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LW04 EAP, 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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LW04 EAP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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