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A17 VPV

2007 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests34 (26 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

189,590 mi
Last recorded189,590 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Viano112,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 VPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

26 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 189,590 miles

Exhaust silencer missing tailpipe

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Rear bench seabelt buckles missing plastic trim/cover (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 189,587 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both lights cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55/ZR17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced mirror side repeater dim (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer missing tailpipe

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Rear bench seabelt buckles missing plastic trim/cover (7.1.2 (d))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 177,732 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 164,968 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil + reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 157,923 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

rear air suspension airbags in poor condition

Fail 29 Jul 2023 157,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

rear air suspension airbags in poor condition

Pass 7 Aug 2022 152,104 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess Both rear air bag suspension (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 152,093 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess Both rear air bag suspension (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 144,877 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 144,877 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 135,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2020 135,736 miles

Central Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned headlamp aim to high (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 130,055 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 127,798 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 126,024 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 126,024 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 123,166 miles

Offside Rear linkbar assy slight movement

slight movement steering column

water pump possible weep

Pass 25 Jun 2015 120,361 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 114,424 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 107,033 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 107,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 102,601 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 91,343 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 91,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 85,342 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 77,748 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 72,054 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 59,351 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 May 2010 49,616 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 41,704 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 30,554 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 26,541 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 16,893 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 14,732 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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A17 VPV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Viano models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 112,116 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 A17 VPV, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz Viano is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A17 VPV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 13 March 2007.

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