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HL04 ZDG

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,424 mi
Last recorded111,424 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL04 ZDG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 111,424 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general body corrosion

general under body corrosion

Fail 7 Jul 2026 111,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general body corrosion

general under body corrosion

Fail 27 Mar 2026 111,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Within 30cm of towbar mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

General Body Corrosion

General Underbody Corrosion

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D - Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D - Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 110,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f repeater lens missing

noisy engine idler "needs further investigation"

Fail 18 Mar 2025 110,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s/f repeater lens missing

noisy engine idler "needs further investigation"

Pass 1 Mar 2024 105,540 miles

All rear differential bushes perished.

Central Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear underside of body has slight corrosion.

Fail 1 Mar 2024 105,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

All rear differential bushes perished.

Central Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central exhaust box corroded

Central exhaust clamp missing

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear underside of body has slight corrosion.

Pass 16 Mar 2023 96,778 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

noise when park brake applied

Fail 16 Mar 2023 96,777 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

noise when park brake applied

Pass 24 Mar 2022 88,419 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre nearing limit

o/s/r tyre nearing limit

Pass 29 Mar 2021 77,551 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [cut] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 72,892 miles

air bag light working at time of test

Fail 20 Mar 2020 72,891 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 62,534 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 53,286 miles

BOTH N/S & O/S STEERING RACK GAITERS TWISTED & IN POOR

BOTH N/S & O/S/F BRAKE DISCS "LIPPING" INNER FACES

ENGINE NOISE UNDERBONNET POSSIBLE PULLEY / TENSIONER / GUIDE ROLLER / ALT BEARING ???? NEEDS FURTHER INVESTIGATION!!

Pass 10 Mar 2017 44,920 miles

BOTH N/S & O/S/F HEADLAMP LENSES SLIGHT DETERIORATING

NOISY IDLER / ROLLER / BEARING (ENGINE!!)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 37,486 miles

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

child seat fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2015 31,633 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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HL04 ZDG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 3,199cc petrol 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 HL04 ZDG, 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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HL04 ZDG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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