MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,663 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel side to side movement. (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel side to side movement. (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen, (3.2 (a) (i))
centre exhaust bracket broken
Front Exhaust system insecure front pipe not secured to manifold(clamp missing) (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen, (3.2 (a) (i))
centre exhaust bracket broken
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested due to major blow (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases midd pipe to rear broken (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords centre tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. central (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear ( back bit near hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear ( back bit near hose (3.6.B.2c)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear ( back bit near hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear ( back bit near hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Viano?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BL05 DXT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 BL05 DXT, 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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BL05 DXT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 22 August 2005.
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