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BU15 YAV

2015 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,979 mi
Last recorded167,979 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Viano78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU15 YAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 167,979 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both side have play in knuckle joint ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing on egdes (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Mirror casing damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 149,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joints

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on edge

stone chip windscreen

Pass 5 Dec 2018 126,383 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Dec 2018 126,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on edges and has a nail in. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jun 2018 104,258 miles

O/s rear brake pad has worn thin & close to legal minimum

Fail 6 Jun 2018 104,258 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

O/s rear brake pad has worn thin & close to legal minimum

O/s/rear & n/s front tyres are unevenly worn (o/s rear low on tread)

Pass 9 Dec 2017 79,220 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 56,225 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 26,612 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 2,600 miles

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

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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BU15 YAV is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz Viano models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 78,374 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 BU15 YAV, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz Viano is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BU15 YAV is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 27 March 2015.

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