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AXZ 5563

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests32 (23 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71.9%

Mileage

157,003 mi
Last recorded157,003 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAXZ 5563
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

23 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 157,003 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 152,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 152,822 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 147,904 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 141,740 miles

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Rear tail pipe holed

Pass 23 Feb 2022 136,525 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front jacking points corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2022 136,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

front jacking points corroded

spare tyre flat

Pass 18 Feb 2021 130,365 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear parking brake lazy

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated has little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 126,223 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre slight wear outer edge

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

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

Offside Front suspect different spring fitted,however sits level and is securely located

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Feb 2019 118,651 miles

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

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

play in steering rack

Fail 25 Feb 2019 118,650 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

play in steering rack

Pass 12 Mar 2018 115,917 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

play in steering rack

Pass 17 Mar 2017 112,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel leak

Pass 7 Apr 2016 107,339 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bar end bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 104,286 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 104,284 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Feb 2014 98,564 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 98,564 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 94,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Feb 2013 94,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 92,183 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 89,188 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 79,612 miles

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

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

alignment

rear discs corroding slightly

Fail 19 Apr 2011 79,612 miles

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

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

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

alignment

rear discs corroding slightly

Pass 4 May 2010 69,471 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 May 2010 69,471 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 58,003 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 47,055 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 34,583 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2007 34,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 14,206 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 8,774 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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AXZ 5563 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.9%.

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 AXZ 5563, 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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AXZ 5563 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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