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AV55 VEF

2006 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

219,391 mi
Last recorded219,391 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Viano108,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 VEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 219,391 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2026 219,321 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025
Pass 2 May 2024
Pass 15 Mar 2023 151,905 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 146,100 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 143,792 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 141,156 miles

surface rust on rear brake pipes

Pass 12 Mar 2019 131,773 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 120,848 miles

surface cracks in nearside and offside front brake hoses

surface rut on nearside rear brake pipe

Pass 10 Mar 2017 113,512 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 102,741 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 92,629 miles

Wiper stalk slightly loose

Pass 11 Mar 2014 82,264 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 71,830 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 59,782 miles

n/s/r seat not fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2012 59,782 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r seat not fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2011 32,353 miles

Oil leak

wipers, slightly reduced clearance

Pass 10 Feb 2010 30,432 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 24,605 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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AV55 VEF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Viano models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 108,362 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 AV55 VEF, 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 20 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 AV55 VEF registered?

AV55 VEF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 23 February 2006.

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