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WK04 ADW

2004 Mercedes-benz Vario

Silver Diesel 4249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,093 mi
Last recorded187,093 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vario132,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK04 ADW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,249cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 187,093 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 174,973 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 174,811 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 162,242 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 145,005 miles

Nearside Front King pin lift

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 136,183 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 136,181 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated bulge on hose calliper end (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 132,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front tyres 10 years old, unable to read rear tyre age

gearbox steel pipework from gearbox to cooling radiator heavily CORRODED

Fail 4 Mar 2021 132,354 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded feed to steering box (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper marker light inop

front tyres 10 years old, unable to read rear tyre age

gearbox steel pipework from gearbox to cooling radiator heavily CORRODED

Pass 6 Mar 2020 129,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front of silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 116,646 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at central ferrels (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 116,640 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at central ferrels (1.1.11 (c))

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vario?

Based on 6,027 MOT tests across 549 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
14,839
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 86
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Registration plate lamp not working 65
position lamp(s) not working 50
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm 49
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WK04 ADW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vario in Silver with a 4,249cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Vario models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 132,380 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 Vario fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WK04 ADW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was WK04 ADW registered?

WK04 ADW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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