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BIG 3657

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

207,952 mi
Last recorded207,952 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 3657
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 207,952 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine tray fitted

general underbody wear

Pass 2 Mar 2023 207,680 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 207,680 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 194,022 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear jacking pad missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 194,021 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear jacking pad missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake pad warning on

eml on

Pass 16 Apr 2019 185,446 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 185,446 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 177,408 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 176,780 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine oil on minimum mark

Pass 2 May 2017 164,182 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 164,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 May 2016 148,254 miles

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

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

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

child seats fitted x3

Fail 29 Apr 2016 148,045 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel system component leaking in engine bay (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

child seats fitted x3

Pass 12 May 2015 131,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 120,869 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 120,869 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 114,264 miles

indicator switch loose

rear brake discs worn

Fail 18 Oct 2012 114,264 miles

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

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

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

indicator switch loose

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake discs worn

Pass 14 Nov 2011 109,010 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outter edge

tailgate damaged on offside

Pass 6 Nov 2010 100,789 miles

N/S wiper blade loose but still clears screen

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

O/S/F door check strap loose

O/S/R tyre wearing on edges

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

front bumper trim loose

indicator stalk loose

Fail 6 Nov 2010 100,789 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S wiper blade loose but still clears screen

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

O/S/F door check strap loose

O/S/R tyre wearing on edges

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

front bumper trim loose

indicator stalk loose

Pass 11 Nov 2009 92,552 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 70,327 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 58,450 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 46,366 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 33,708 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 27,407 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 16,536 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 16,536 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BIG 3657 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 BIG 3657, 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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BIG 3657 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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