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HL04 ZZG

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

50,473 mi
Last recorded50,473 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL04 ZZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 50,473 miles

Offside Front tyre worn low

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn low

Fail 17 Feb 2026 50,473 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn low

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn low

Pass 17 Feb 2025

Offside Front brake pads worn low and brake disc corroded and worn

Offside Front tyre worn low

battery warning light illuminated

both rear tyres worn low

Pass 26 Feb 2024 46,304 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front jacking point corroded Nearside Front and Offside Front

Fail 26 Feb 2024 46,304 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front jacking point corroded Nearside Front and Offside Front

Pass 4 Mar 2023 44,968 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 43,928 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low

Fail 9 Mar 2022 43,926 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn low

Pass 11 Mar 2021 40,181 miles

corrosion nearside and offside front chassis/jacking points

Fail 11 Mar 2021 40,181 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

corrosion nearside and offside front chassis/jacking points

Pass 9 Mar 2020 38,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 37,004 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 37,004 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 33,236 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 ZZG 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 64.3%.

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

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