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DRZ 1257

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

203,913 mi
Last recorded203,913 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRZ 1257
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 203,913 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 305,504 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 296,241 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 296,241 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 296,231 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2014 277,247 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 255,827 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 231,713 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 208,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 208,480 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 188,865 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 172,149 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 157,621 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

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

Nearside mirror broken

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear braske discs slightly worn

Pass 26 Aug 2010 144,980 miles

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

nearside mirror brocken

Fail 26 Aug 2010 144,980 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside mirror brocken

Pass 25 Feb 2010 81,219 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 168,916 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 157,672 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 157,672 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 149,716 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 145,145 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 144,958 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 86,127 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 120,329 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 119,951 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 108,540 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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DRZ 1257 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 DRZ 1257, 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 DRZ 1257 registered?

DRZ 1257 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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