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KV04 YJN

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

178,209 mi
Last recorded178,209 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV04 YJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 178,209 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2022 178,205 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 May 2021 170,792 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

chassis and inner sill corroded

Fail 21 May 2021 170,770 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

chassis and inner sill corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2020 168,033 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 161,767 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 May 2019 161,767 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2018 150,866 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 150,866 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 139,638 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

centre stop light not working

Fail 16 May 2017 139,632 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

centre stop light not working

Pass 2 Mar 2016 129,130 miles

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

center brake light not working

Pass 28 Feb 2015 112,059 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 112,059 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 96,311 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 87,069 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 76,373 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 68,435 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 68,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 60,602 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 52,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise play in both sterring rack ends

bonnet unable to open

Pass 19 Oct 2007 44,560 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 44,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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KV04 YJN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KV04 YJN, 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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KV04 YJN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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