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HL04 ZJY

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

27,992 mi
Last recorded27,992 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL04 ZJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 27,992 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 27,877 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 27,822 miles

All jacking points corroded

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

Front and rear suspension components heavily corroded including mounting areas

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil And corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear underbody including sills corroded

centre exhaust box casing deteriated

Pass 11 Oct 2022 27,766 miles

All jacking points corroded

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front and rear suspension corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 27,764 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Sliding door (6.2.3 (a))

All jacking points corroded

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front and rear suspension components corroded

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and heavily pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 27,565 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Jacking points surrounding area corroded but not excessive

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Jacking points surrounding area corroded but not excessive

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 27,341 miles

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

Front suspension arms have surface corrosion

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

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

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2019 27,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 26,439 miles

Central Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Front / Rear Registrations plates of Smaller size due to Import Vehicle

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 26,438 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Central Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Front / Rear Registrations plates of Smaller size due to Import Vehicle

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 25,892 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 25,892 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26"sp (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24"sp (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 22,887 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 ZJY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HL04 ZJY, 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 HL04 ZJY registered?

HL04 ZJY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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