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MH04 UPP

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

214,706 mi
Last recorded214,706 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH04 UPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 214,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar 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 both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 204,638 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2017 194,941 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2017 194,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing middle (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2016 184,691 miles

SERVICE LAMP ON

Fail 6 May 2016 184,690 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

SERVICE LAMP ON

Pass 5 May 2015 169,912 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 163,263 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 130,026 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 130,026 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 125,145 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 125,143 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Mar 2012 125,143 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 107,034 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 186,713 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 186,713 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 162,850 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 146,419 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 146,267 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 105,319 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/S washer jet pipe leaking!

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

Pass 14 May 2009 103,982 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 103,982 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 91,964 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 68,002 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 40,475 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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MH04 UPP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MH04 UPP, 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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MH04 UPP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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