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MF04 PRX

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

263,454 mi
Last recorded263,454 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 PRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 263,454 miles

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

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

Very heavy under seal seal

Pass 10 Nov 2021 261,385 miles

Nearside Front Corroded

Offside Front Inner sile corroded

Very heavy under seal can’t see much

Fail 8 Nov 2021 261,385 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Corroded

Offside Front Inner sile corroded

Very heavy under seal can’t see much

Pass 1 Oct 2019 258,434 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 250,701 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced center (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 250,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced center (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 240,016 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion as marked with yellow marker (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion as marked with yellow marker (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion as marked with yellow marker (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion as marked with yellow marker (6.1.A.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

prob shaft cross joint bearing is missing resulting of banging noise while the gear is engaged.

Fail 17 Aug 2017 240,016 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion as marked with yellow marker (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion as marked with yellow marker (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion as marked with yellow marker (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion as marked with yellow marker (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

prob shaft cross joint bearing is missing resulting of banging noise while the gear is engaged.

Pass 15 Aug 2016

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges.

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bothy front steering rack gaiters twisted.

Pass 3 Nov 2014 230,073 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 230,071 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2013 215,530 miles

play in offside front anti roll bar mount bush

Fail 24 Oct 2013 213,329 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

play in offside front anti roll bar mount bush

Pass 20 Oct 2012 207,840 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 205,945 miles

play in both inner steering rack joints

Fail 12 Jul 2012 205,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 18 Jun 2011 190,213 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 190,211 miles

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

front brake pads 90% worn

Pass 7 Jun 2010 173,014 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 157,199 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 157,190 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 135,519 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 135,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 111,969 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 10 Nov 2007 111,969 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 May 2007 91,687 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 91,012 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 90,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2007 90,595 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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MF04 PRX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 MF04 PRX, 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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MF04 PRX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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