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J700 GUN

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

320,048 mi
Last recorded320,048 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ700 GUN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 320,048 miles

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front brake hose perished slightly perished

Fail 15 Sep 2014 320,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front brake hose perished slightly perished

Pass 27 Sep 2013 179,874 miles

Rear centre seat belt anchor cover missing

Fail 21 Sep 2013 179,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear centre seat belt anchor cover missing

Pass 16 Jul 2012 167,100 miles

offside front tyre is chipped

Fail 16 Feb 2012 163,102 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 152,203 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 152,203 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 110,238 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 110,216 miles

Offside Front Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 69,036 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 61,262 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 41,222 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 41,221 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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J700 GUN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J700 GUN, 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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J700 GUN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 6 December 2004.

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