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RN04 ABV

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

202,051 mi
Last recorded202,051 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN04 ABV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2019 202,051 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill and suspension arm mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill and suspension arm mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom of door corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 185,640 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 168,107 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 155,035 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 155,001 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2016 154,966 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 127,417 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 109,164 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 97,844 miles

small hole in rear exhaust box

Fail 13 May 2013 97,843 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake discs corroded/pitted

small hole in rear exhaust box

Pass 6 Aug 2012 87,467 miles

rear brake discs developing corrosion/pitted

Pass 5 Sep 2011 85,588 miles

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

rear brake disks corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2011 85,588 miles

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

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

rear brake disks corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2011 85,571 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front discs worn

both rear discs pitted

Pass 28 Jul 2010 81,102 miles

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

Front brake discs wearing thin - soon require replacement.

N/S indicator repeator lamp damaged - but still functional.

Some corrosion to rear brake discs.

Pass 30 Jul 2009 73,685 miles

all tyres wearing low

front number plate damaged

parking brake travel long

slight play in front anti roll bar drop links

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 15 Jul 2008 66,729 miles

both rear tyres low

front discs ridged

nearside side repeater lens broken

nearside wiper blade smearing windscreen

offside door strap loose

stone chip windscreen

two nails offside front tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2007 55,794 miles

N/s wing mirror lense cracked.

Stone chips in screen.

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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RN04 ABV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RN04 ABV, 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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RN04 ABV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 12 August 2004.

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