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VT04 SGV

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Petrol 3190cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,121 mi
Last recorded104,121 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT04 SGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,190cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 104,121 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn/wearing on inner tread

Pass 27 Feb 2024 103,381 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 99,143 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 93,348 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 90,374 miles

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Both rear light tinted. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 90,230 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both headlamps have HID kit fitted. (4.1.4 (c))

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Both rear light tinted. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 85,431 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 80,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 80,709 miles

Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 72,222 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 63,940 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 63,905 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 85,722 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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VT04 SGV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 3,190cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VT04 SGV, 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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What year was VT04 SGV registered?

VT04 SGV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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