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WM04 CGX

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

92,721 mi
Last recorded92,721 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM04 CGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 92,721 miles

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

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

Offside Front abs mounting slightly corroded

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

headlight switch slightly deteriorated

under covers fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2023 87,582 miles

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

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

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

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

under covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2021 80,706 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

under covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2020 75,831 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 75,821 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 67,568 miles

rear brake pads starting to get low

slight lip front and rear brake discs

Fail 3 Jun 2019 67,568 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s front tyre very low on outer edge and close to exposing cords

o/s front tyre getting low on inner edge

rear brake pads starting to get low

slight lip front and rear brake discs

Pass 29 May 2018 58,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 58,198 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 47,586 miles

Nearside front wiper starting to split

Pass 9 Jun 2016 44,615 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 44,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 41,323 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre shredding/scrubbing

Pass 4 Jun 2014 38,872 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 38,872 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2013 36,908 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 36,908 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 33,738 miles

both front tyres chunking

front brake pads worn low

Fail 6 Jun 2012 33,737 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres chunking

front brake pads worn low

Pass 9 Jun 2011 29,103 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 29,103 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 24,398 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2009 19,651 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 14,742 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both sides rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 31 May 2007 10,597 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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WM04 CGX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WM04 CGX, 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 WM04 CGX registered?

WM04 CGX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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