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L12 PPH

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

321,050 mi
Last recorded321,050 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 PPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 321,050 miles

Front brake discs corroded

both inner sills corroded but not excessivly

rear to front metal brake pipes corroded x2

Fail 16 Feb 2018 321,050 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both inner sills corroded but not excessivly

rear to front metal brake pipes corroded x2

Pass 12 Oct 2016 316,121 miles

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive center (5.2.6)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 316,113 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive center (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 309,775 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to front behind tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside headlight full of moisture

Pass 13 Oct 2015 306,954 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 306,953 miles

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

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush "d"bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush "d"bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 291,258 miles

front discs ridged and grooved

n/s headlight lense cloudy and aim on low side, unable to adjust.

rear to front metal brake pipe showing corrison

Pass 4 Sep 2014 275,198 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear shockers getting bouncy

Fail 4 Sep 2014 275,198 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear shockers getting bouncy

Pass 27 Mar 2014 263,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s headlight full of moisture

Pass 1 Aug 2013 239,284 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 239,284 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 202,196 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 202,196 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 164,693 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 118,801 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 118,010 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 94,345 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 63,028 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Nov 2007 63,028 miles

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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L12 PPH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 L12 PPH, 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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L12 PPH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 23 August 2004.

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