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AO05 TFN

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

151,634 mi
Last recorded151,634 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 TFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 151,634 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet release - bonnet can still be opened (3.1 (c))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s and n/s front jaking points and sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rears (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s and n/s rear sill areas including top of suspension airbag mounting areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 151,634 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet release - bonnet can still be opened (3.1 (c))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s and n/s front jaking points and sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rears (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s and n/s rear sill areas including top of suspension airbag mounting areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 150,979 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s and n/s front jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear n/s rear sill repair undersealed

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area near rear arm (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various areas and surface rust all over the rear underneath (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 150,966 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area near arm mounting holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cut and cracks on inner edge. also worn smooth (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s and n/s front jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing various cuts too (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area near rear arm (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various areas and surface rust all over the rear underneath (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 149,492 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023

General age related underside corrosion - Under-sealed.

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Leg Engine mounts - Seen under bonnet. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2023

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General age related underside corrosion.

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Leg Engine mounts - Seen under bonnet. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Aug 2020

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Aug 2020

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 143,629 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018
Fail 2 Aug 2018

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 134,617 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear parallel (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 129,460 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 129,460 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 120,101 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 111,334 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 103,587 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 96,891 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2012 96,891 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 84,045 miles

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

front brake disc's worn

rear brake disc's slightly worn

Fail 10 May 2011 84,035 miles

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

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

front brake disc's worn

rear brake disc's slightly worn

Pass 7 May 2010 73,834 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 59,820 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 43,386 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AO05 TFN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AO05 TFN, 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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AO05 TFN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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