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AGZ 1657

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,241 mi
Last recorded178,241 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGZ 1657
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 178,241 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 177,241 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 163,879 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 163,777 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Nearside & Offside D Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Nearside & Offside (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Nearside & Offside (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Prop shaft centre bearing worn

Rear exhaust section fouling onto offside rear driveshaft

Slight oil leak around engine area

Pass 21 Nov 2014 132,850 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 132,236 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

engine undertray cover insecure

o/s/r light lens broken

Pass 27 Nov 2013 107,378 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2013 107,170 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

engine undertrays insecure

o/s/f inner arch cover insecure

Pass 27 Nov 2012 70,125 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 70,125 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 297,587 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

hand brake travel

Pass 23 Sep 2010 263,832 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 219,972 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 156,743 miles

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

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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AGZ 1657 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 103,409 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 AGZ 1657, 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 21 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 AGZ 1657 registered?

AGZ 1657 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 19 May 2005.

Is AGZ 1657 safe to buy?

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