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AK05 NRZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,100 mi
Last recorded128,100 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 NRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 128,100 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 126,950 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 123,782 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 123,769 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 116,335 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 77,438 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 76,557 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 75,862 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 72,556 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 69,686 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 69,686 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 64,503 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 62,587 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 62,578 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 59,760 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 58,000 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 58,000 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 52,374 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 47,347 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 34,511 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 24,296 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 20,418 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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AK05 NRZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 AK05 NRZ, 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 AK05 NRZ registered?

AK05 NRZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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