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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))
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))
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))
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))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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))
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))
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)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake disc's worn
rear brake disc's slightly worn
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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