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R900 SAT

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

121,161 mi
Last recorded121,161 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR900 SAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2026 121,161 miles

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

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill / jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 118,552 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 118,547 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 116,127 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 113,665 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills, wheel arches and doors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

jacking points all corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2021 112,216 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S/F and N/S/F (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All 4 Jacking Points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S/F and N/S/F

Pass 1 Sep 2020 111,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 111,224 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated bonnet catch safety (3.1 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 109,954 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 102,631 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 102,631 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 96,569 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 91,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 88,234 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 88,234 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 81,370 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 81,370 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 76,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 75,661 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 75,350 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 74,996 miles

Rear brake discs slightly worn

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

Pass 20 May 2009 74,283 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 70,951 miles

handbrake release broken

knocking from front, no fault found

wipers poor

Pass 20 Aug 2007 63,552 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 44,346 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 44,342 miles

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

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

knock from under side slight wear in antiroll bar bushes

Pass 30 Jan 2006 1,648 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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R900 SAT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R900 SAT, 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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R900 SAT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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