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C12 VEM

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

531,168 mi
Last recorded531,168 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 VEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 531,168 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 526,459 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 523,017 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Around oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2022 519,038 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 515,224 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear axle pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 510,826 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 510,321 miles

oil leak

rear diff pinion seal leaking

steering rack pinion clonky

Fail 23 May 2019 510,317 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced letters (0.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced letters (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour plus flickering (4.2.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

rear diff pinion seal leaking

steering rack pinion clonky

Pass 2 May 2018 508,112 miles

Oil leak ()

both front side light bulbs flickering

play in steering rack pinion

reardiff pinion seal leaking

Pass 9 May 2017 506,005 miles

oil leak

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 11 May 2016 503,979 miles

undertrays fitted

diff pinion oil seal leaking

front prop u/j looks to be siezing

oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2016 503,948 miles

Fuel system component leaking around fuel filter on engine (7.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split plus leaking oil (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Braking system leaking pipe into flexihose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

diff pinion oil seal leaking

front prop u/j looks to be siezing

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 May 2015 500,847 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diff pinion oil seal leaking

Fail 30 Apr 2015 500,831 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diff pinion oil seal leaking

n/s/r tyre outer edge cracks

noise from rear handbrake shoes needs attn

Pass 30 Apr 2014 497,232 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 497,232 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2013 492,850 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 492,850 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 490,650 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 443,495 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 38,417 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 38,417 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 316,560 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 239,722 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 153,178 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 60,633 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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C12 VEM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 C12 VEM, 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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C12 VEM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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