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WD04 NFJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,704 mi
Last recorded186,704 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD04 NFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 186,704 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 186,704 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 179,551 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 175,775 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 166,703 miles

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

Offside front jacking point rusty

all 3 seatbelts fraying

both front brake hoses perished

Fail 21 Jul 2015 166,698 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front brake hoses perished

Both front jacking points rusty

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 3 rear seatbelts fraying

Pass 8 Jul 2014 155,506 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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside sill holed

Fail 8 Jul 2014 155,506 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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

offside sill holed

Pass 25 Jul 2013 148,423 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 137,165 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2012 137,165 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2011 121,009 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 101,657 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside and nearside steering rack gaitors deteriorated

Fail 28 Jun 2010 101,654 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside and nearside steering rack gaitors deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2009 84,175 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 84,100 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 66,764 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 48,685 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)

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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WD04 NFJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WD04 NFJ, 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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WD04 NFJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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