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RNZ 7421

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

371,362 mi
Last recorded371,362 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNZ 7421
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 371,362 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 371,361 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 336,989 miles

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

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

crack nearside rear lens

Pass 13 Sep 2013 307,203 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 275,091 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 275,091 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 274,009 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 271,860 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S washer supply pipe leaking.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 266,873 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 260,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 260,153 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 240,967 miles

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

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

centre rear seat belt buckle casing insecure

front brake discs worn

offside rear light lens slightly cracked

Pass 30 Oct 2010 233,694 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 233,559 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 218,243 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 218,034 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 210,683 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

smear on wipers

Pass 17 Nov 2009 210,683 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

smear on wipers

Pass 21 Nov 2008 190,523 miles

advise parking brake warning light intermittently staying on

advise rear no plate bulbs getting dim

Pass 16 Nov 2007 165,385 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 165,385 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

unable to carry out full inspection due to undertrays fitted

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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RNZ 7421 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RNZ 7421, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RNZ 7421 registered?

RNZ 7421 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 8 September 2004.

Is RNZ 7421 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNZ 7421 shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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