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SL04 ZBH

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

White Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,487 mi
Last recorded85,487 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 ZBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 85,487 miles

o/s beam image poor

o/s steerring rack boot twisted

rear suspenson susect fault/slow to lift

Fail 10 Jun 2026 85,486 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s beam image poor

o/s steerring rack boot twisted

rear suspenson susect fault/slow to lift

Pass 5 Jun 2025 80,991 miles

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

Exhaust clamps missing at mid / rear

Has sill covers fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 21 May 2025 80,989 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour OSF/OSR (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested NSF/OSF (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative NSF/OSF (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front 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))

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

Exhaust clamps missing at mid / rear

Has sill covers fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 May 2024 77,077 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 May 2024 77,077 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour Front and Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust Silencer Outer Skin Corroded / Split

Offside Front Flex Brake Hose Insecure

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 75,346 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 71,888 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 69,242 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 65,642 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 65,642 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible aftermarket HID fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 61,893 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 56,431 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2016 49,422 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

knock detected at front

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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SL04 ZBH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in White with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SL04 ZBH, 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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SL04 ZBH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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