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MW04 GOO

2004 Mercedes Atego

Black Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

180,776 mi
Last recorded180,776 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes Atego111,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW04 GOO
MakeMercedes
ModelAtego
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 180,776 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 177,519 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 175,642 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 174,285 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 172,553 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 172,393 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 167,665 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play rear most ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 159,824 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 156,500 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 155,278 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 153,221 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 150,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2013 150,114 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 143,669 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 127,969 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 121,914 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 108,862 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 102,827 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Atego?

Based on 2,906 MOT tests across 384 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,699
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
384
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too low 11
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 10
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 9
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 8
Side repeater not working 7
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MW04 GOO is a 2004 Mercedes Atego in Black with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes Atego models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 111,676 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes Atego fails its MOT is headlamp aim too low, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MW04 GOO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Atego typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes Atego is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MW04 GOO registered?

MW04 GOO is a 2004 Mercedes Atego, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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