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RL04 PYA

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

330,354 mi
Last recorded330,354 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL04 PYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 330,354 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front jacking points surrounding areas have surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Inner both inner sills have surface rust

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm front bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 321,992 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 311,649 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 297,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 297,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 297,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 283,561 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 271,921 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 266,978 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion bottom of door rusted (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 253,762 miles

Centre Rear rear metal brake pipe corroded but greased (behind fuel tank)

Nearside Front chassis corroded

Nearside Rear brake hose perished

Offside Front chassis corroded

Offside Front metal brake pipe corroded but grease

Offside Rear air perished

Offside Rear brake pipe perished

all jacking points corroded

oil leaks

Pass 2 Jul 2015 241,723 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 226,899 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 208,149 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 187,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2011 164,112 miles

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2010 145,131 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 123,933 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

o/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2008 98,399 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 98,399 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 71,988 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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RL04 PYA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RL04 PYA, 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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RL04 PYA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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