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RD04 ZBN

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

118,692 mi
Last recorded118,692 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD04 ZBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 118,692 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Whole underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All vehicle suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 115,642 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 115,596 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 113,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cill&jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cill&jaking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 112,960 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear pressure low and crack between tread

signs of corrosion on sills and under side of vehicle

uneven tyre wear

Fail 31 Aug 2017 112,960 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear pressure low and crack between tread

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

signs of corrosion on sills and under side of vehicle

uneven tyre wear

Pass 9 Sep 2016 111,674 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

nearside and offside front jacking point areas corroded, not within prescribed area

Fail 9 Sep 2016 11,674 miles

Emissions not tested rear silencer broken away (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

nearside and offside front jacking point areas corroded, not within prescribed area

Pass 1 Sep 2015 109,837 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on disc edges

hand controls fitted

rattle in exhaust

signs of corrosion on body & chassis

Fail 1 Sep 2015 109,837 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

corrosion on disc edges

hand controls fitted

rattle in exhaust

signs of corrosion on body & chassis

Pass 17 Jun 2014 101,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

condensation in nearside rear lamp cluster

Fail 13 Jun 2014 101,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

condensation in nearside rear lamp cluster

Pass 7 Jun 2013 92,949 miles

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

park brake pedal and release removed

park brake works on hand controls

Fail 7 Jun 2013 92,949 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

park brake pedal and release removed

park brake works on hand controls

Pass 13 Apr 2012 83,959 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 78,082 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SRS light on

Fail 11 May 2011 78,082 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SRS light on

Pass 23 Apr 2010 69,878 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 69,878 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s/f slight cut in tyre

Pass 8 May 2009 59,557 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 51,661 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 51,626 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 42,075 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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RD04 ZBN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RD04 ZBN, 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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RD04 ZBN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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