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AK55 RSO

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

166,301 mi
Last recorded166,301 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 RSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 166,301 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 160,268 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 156,115 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 153,106 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 149,552 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 147,109 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 143,499 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and n/s front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 138,426 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front anti-roll bar link boot slightly split

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2016 133,386 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs are in very poor condition

Under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 133,386 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe off (8.2.3)

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

Rear brake discs are in very poor condition

Under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 121,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

NSF wheel cover missing

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 22 Jan 2014 111,730 miles

brake fluid level slightly low

n/s/f wheel trim missing

n/s/r seat awkward to locate in floor runner

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2013 100,836 miles

exhaust tailpipe adrift

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 87,128 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 70,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs and pads worn

rear brake discs and pads slightly worn

Pass 14 Dec 2010 70,831 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

rear brake discs and pads slightly worn

Pass 21 Oct 2009 59,154 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 45,408 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 45,408 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AK55 RSO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AK55 RSO, 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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AK55 RSO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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