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SL04 ZBS

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

118,834 mi
Last recorded118,834 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 ZBS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 118,834 miles

exhaust condition

Pass 12 Nov 2024 114,016 miles

general corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2023 103,240 miles

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

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

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

general corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2022 98,985 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 94,608 miles

Exhaust condion

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 87,225 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 81,847 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 71,250 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 71,249 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 62,606 miles

Both front top strut bearings rough/notchy

Pass 28 Sep 2016 54,530 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 79,556 miles

o/s/f strut top bearing noisy

oil weep at gearbox

Fail 30 May 2016 79,549 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s/f strut top bearing noisy

oil weep at gearbox

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 ZBS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ZBS, 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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What year was SL04 ZBS registered?

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

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