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J16 CUP

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

205,766 mi
Last recorded205,766 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 CUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 205,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis damage sill (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking place (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking place (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 205,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis damage sill (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking place (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking place (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 196,051 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 196,051 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 192,923 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

passangers air bag turned off indicated by light under hazzard switch

Fail 11 Feb 2014 192,388 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre cut outer sidewall

offside rear tyre cut inner sidewall

Pass 7 Mar 2013 191,676 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2013 191,673 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2011 183,414 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 183,414 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

knock and play in steering

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 16 Oct 2010 168,890 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 132,249 miles

n/front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 20 Mar 2009 132,248 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

n/front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 22 Jan 2008 91,213 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 65,778 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 60,699 miles

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

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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J16 CUP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J16 CUP, 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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J16 CUP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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