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NL04 NYS

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

230,294 mi
Last recorded230,294 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL04 NYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 230,294 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair [at both sides] (1.2.1 (c))

Strong Advise; both front inner / outer body sills holed & corrodedalso base of nearside sliding door corroded.

Pass 2 Nov 2018 222,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Out riggers corroded

Nearside Outer and inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/ZR17 HIFLY (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Out riggers corroded

Offside Outer and inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/ZR17 HIFLY (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 222,667 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Out riggers corroded

Nearside Outer and inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/ZR17 HIFLY (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Out riggers corroded

Offside Outer and inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/ZR17 HIFLY (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 211,072 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on both outer riggers on both sides

Fail 23 Oct 2017 211,072 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on both outer riggers on both sides

Pass 19 Oct 2016 198,926 miles

Front nearside and offside outriggers holed not within a perscribed area

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside center outrigger holed not within a perscribed area

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

Offside sill center holed not within a perscriber area

windscreen damage

Fail 7 Oct 2016 319,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Front nearside and offside outriggers holed not within a perscribed area

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

Nearside center outrigger holed not within a perscribed area

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

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

Offside sill center holed not within a perscriber area

windscreen damage

Pass 28 Oct 2015 189,325 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 184,613 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 162,804 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 162,804 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 140,167 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

nearside rear tyre nearly smooth on inner shoulder

Fail 26 Jul 2012 140,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

nearside rear tyre nearly smooth on inner shoulder

Pass 6 Jul 2011 122,993 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 108,917 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 108,914 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 101,387 miles

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

o/s/f repeter lamp slightly cracked

Pass 6 Jul 2009 93,037 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 91,353 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 91,353 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 90,765 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

o/s side repeater lens cracked

o/s/r reflecter cracked

Pass 19 Jun 2008 77,346 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 68,728 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 57,774 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 54,629 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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NL04 NYS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 NL04 NYS, 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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NL04 NYS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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