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LW04 TLY

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,416 mi
Last recorded96,416 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW04 TLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 96,416 miles

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

suspension components and prescribed areas generally corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2022 93,993 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

front tyres slight wear on inner edges

o/s front chassis rail rusty on top

Fail 6 Jan 2022 93,993 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

front tyres slight wear on inner edges

o/s front chassis rail rusty on top

Pass 8 Jan 2021 88,648 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 88,648 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 88,477 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 84,921 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front seat belt buckle casing missing

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 83,881 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 11 Jun 2018 83,881 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/60/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 1 Jun 2017 81,246 miles

OI/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 81,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

OI/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 77,336 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 71,309 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 64,912 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 59,240 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 54,040 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 54,038 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 48,136 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 48,136 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 41,778 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear tyres worn unevenly.

Pass 21 Jun 2010 41,778 miles

Rear tyres worn unevenly.

Pass 1 Jul 2009 37,706 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 33,728 miles

225/60/16 front tyres worn unevenly

advise park brake lever peddle reserve travel

Pass 24 Apr 2007 23,003 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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LW04 TLY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 TLY, 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 TLY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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