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LJ04 LZY

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

197,127 mi
Last recorded197,127 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 LZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 197,127 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked/broken (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush - suggest pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked/broken (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear grinding noise handbrake shoe area

Fail 15 Jan 2019 197,127 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexi at wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leak at pipe unions (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked/broken (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush - suggest pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked/broken (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear grinding noise handbrake shoe area

Pass 11 Jan 2018 183,561 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Light units damaged

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2017 183,558 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Parking brake lever missing Release leaver (3.1.3a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

3 of 6 rear seats folded

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Front jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Lamp broken but not defective

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lamp unit cracked

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

Oil leak

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2017 153,173 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 153,173 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 120,431 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 101,073 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 101,042 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 96,569 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 89,938 miles

n/s/r tyre inner edge wearing low to 2mm

Fail 17 Sep 2012 89,914 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 83,471 miles

handbrake slight high

Pass 14 May 2010 73,973 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 62,757 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 61,176 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 61,176 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 56,374 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 55,277 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 55,243 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2008 48,830 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 48,830 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 41,075 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 41,075 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 35,667 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 35,667 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 May 2007 32,400 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 24,387 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 17,376 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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LJ04 LZY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 LJ04 LZY, 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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LJ04 LZY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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