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YP04 XOJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

239,596 mi
Last recorded239,596 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano102,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP04 XOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 239,596 miles

Both front sills damaged

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Front both discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front to rear corrosion

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Slight Handbrake reverse travel

Fail 28 May 2019 239,570 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor under-body corroded damaged (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking Air suspension major leak (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under body floor corroded damaged (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing all 4 wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Both front sills damaged

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Front both discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front to rear corrosion

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Slight Handbrake reverse travel

Pass 4 May 2018 235,295 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body floor (6.1.B.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 3 May 2018 235,295 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Body has slight corrosion under body floor (6.1.B.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 229,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 363,574 miles

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

n/s+o/s front headlamps water marked

n/s+o/s front tyres worn on edges

Fail 3 May 2016 363,574 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions n/s+o/s (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working n/s+o/s (1.1.C.1d)

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

n/s+o/s front headlamps water marked

n/s+o/s front tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Apr 2015 217,138 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2015 217,138 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2014 204,560 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 204,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear passenger door cannot be opened from inside

Pass 5 Apr 2013 175,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2013 175,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2012 133,202 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 133,202 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 105,247 miles

wipers smearing windscreen

Pass 16 Mar 2010 77,139 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 57,882 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 57,882 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 43,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front inner brake pad getting low

front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 3 Apr 2007 32,514 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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YP04 XOJ 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 YP04 XOJ, 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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YP04 XOJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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