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PRZ 3553

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

181,430 mi
Last recorded181,430 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRZ 3553
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 181,430 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis legs both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides inner sills various areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 174,301 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and under vehicle various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 171,000 miles

Both front steering arm slightly worn

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Very heavy under seal can’t see much

Fail 15 Dec 2021 171,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front steering arm slightly worn

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Very heavy under seal can’t see much

Fail 15 Nov 2021 170,973 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 161,160 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 155,130 miles

general corrosion of under body and sills

n/s/f and o/s/f jacking points have recent repairs covered with under seal, also partially covered by plastic arch liners preventing full inspection

Fail 9 Oct 2019 155,119 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s o/s front jacking points corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise underbody condition scaby

Pass 7 Nov 2018 146,044 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 146,044 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill x2 locations (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 122,012 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 119,564 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 119,560 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 113,734 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 107,561 miles

offside rear tyre worn slightly on outer edge

slight leak at nearside rear shock absorber

Pass 11 Feb 2014 100,171 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 92,267 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 92,267 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 86,031 miles

both front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

Fail 9 Feb 2012 86,031 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

Pass 27 May 2011 81,439 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2011 81,439 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 70,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front tyres worn on edges

Fail 26 May 2010 70,885 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 May 2009 59,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 May 2009 59,472 miles

Centre Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2008 42,658 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 37,614 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 37,614 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 24,191 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 23,692 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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PRZ 3553 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 PRZ 3553, 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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PRZ 3553 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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