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LJ04 MBN

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

241,728 mi
Last recorded241,728 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 MBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 241,728 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 226,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake pipes slightly corroded

offside rear door and both sides outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 27 May 2017 197,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion passenger door (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 193,384 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Air suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated both sides (2.4.D.1b)

brake pads warning light on dash

slight oil leak around gearbox area

Fail 20 May 2016 193,384 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Air suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated both sides (2.4.D.1b)

brake pads warning light on dash

slight oil leak around gearbox area

Fail 27 Apr 2016 193,066 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Rack Gaiter (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 May 2015 178,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 May 2015 178,396 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 May 2014 164,196 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

condesation on nearside headlamp

front tyres worn on inner edges

slight oil leak

slight oil leak from rear differential

Fail 6 May 2014 164,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

EML light on

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

condesation on nearside headlamp

front tyres worn on inner edges

slight oil leak

slight oil leak from rear differential

Pass 26 Apr 2013 147,685 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slightly oil leak from steering rack

Fail 18 Apr 2013 146,765 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slightly oil leak from steering rack

Pass 11 May 2012 133,702 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 203,246 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 203,246 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 183,170 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 102,119 miles

Oil leak

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

windscreen chipped

Fail 18 Apr 2009 102,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

windscreen chipped

Pass 1 Oct 2008 87,125 miles

chip in windscreen

o/s/f brake hose perishing

o/s/f indicator turning white

rear axle leak

Pass 17 Mar 2008 72,562 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 72,543 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

windscreen chipped

Pass 6 Oct 2007 63,372 miles

both rear indicators turning

o/s/r tyre low on tread depth

Pass 20 Jul 2007 55,970 miles

23% inbalance accross front brakes

Oil leak

chip in windscreen

slight lip on both fromt brake discs

Pass 19 Oct 2006 35,152 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 34,571 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Advise,rear centre seat belt stiff,chip to windscreen.

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 26,869 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 21,489 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 MBN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MBN, 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 MBN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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