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GR53 ZPY

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,978 mi
Last recorded52,978 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 ZPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 52,978 miles

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

corrosion on both front jacking points

Pass 27 Sep 2024 51,063 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 49,872 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 46,790 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 45,076 miles

Both front jacking points rusty

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp in poor condition

Fail 24 Aug 2021 45,072 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both front jacking points rusty

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp in poor condition

Pass 5 Aug 2020 42,374 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 41,754 miles

front position lamps flickering (LED)

Fail 13 Aug 2019 41,746 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))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

front position lamps flickering (LED)

Pass 27 Aug 2018 39,970 miles

Both Front Sidelights (LED) Deteriorated/ Flickering

Pass 4 Sep 2017 37,456 miles

Both Front Position Lights (LED) Pulsing/ Deteriorating

Pass 16 Aug 2016 33,894 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Sep 2015 31,215 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 28,365 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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GR53 ZPY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GR53 ZPY, 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 GR53 ZPY registered?

GR53 ZPY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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The MOT history for GR53 ZPY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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