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NJ04 DJF

2004 Mercedes-benz V

White Petrol 3190cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

93,251 mi
Last recorded93,251 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz V87,411 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ04 DJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,190cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 93,251 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 245/35r20 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear row of seats folded up

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 86,213 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear row of seats folded up

bonnet cable snapped, had to use pliers to open

Fail 20 May 2025 86,213 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35r20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear row of seats folded up

bonnet cable snapped, had to use pliers to open

Pass 1 May 2024 76,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and perishing slightly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear seats not tested

Fail 1 May 2024 76,976 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall various bulges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and perishing slightly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear seats not tested

Pass 3 May 2023 68,379 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small hole (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 May 2023 68,369 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small hole (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 59,509 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 59,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35R20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 55,420 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 55,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz V?

Based on 145,330 MOT tests across 14,984 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
9,290
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
14,984
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,393
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,912
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,745
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,724
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 1,893
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NJ04 DJF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz V in White with a 3,190cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz V models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 87,411 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 V fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,393 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NJ04 DJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz V typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz V is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NJ04 DJF registered?

NJ04 DJF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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