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L17 SHO

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

175,042 mi
Last recorded175,042 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 SHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 175,042 miles

fuel cap sealing ring/seal starting to perish

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight wear in rear anti roll bar d bushes

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 25 Feb 2019 175,029 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Both rear shock absorber top bushes worn

Fuel cap seal perished

Offside headlamp condensated

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

both steering rack gaiters twisted

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2018 167,223 miles

FLEXI BRAKE HOSES ARE PERISHING

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS LOW,THE DISCS ARE WORN /LIPPED

HEAD LAMP LENSES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES ARE WORN

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

Pass 16 Feb 2017 161,023 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 160,393 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 160,393 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 154,229 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 154,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 144,970 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2014 136,439 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2013 128,260 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Feb 2012 117,357 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2011 107,546 miles

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 4 Jan 2010 97,522 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 97,522 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 86,844 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 82,104 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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L17 SHO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L17 SHO, 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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What year was L17 SHO registered?

L17 SHO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 12 October 2004.

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