MOT Status
ValidMileage
531,168 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive Around oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear brake pipes corroded
Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear axle pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
oil leak
rear diff pinion seal leaking
steering rack pinion clonky
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
Oil leak ()
both front side light bulbs flickering
play in steering rack pinion
reardiff pinion seal leaking
oil leak
rear diff seal leaking
undertrays fitted
diff pinion oil seal leaking
front prop u/j looks to be siezing
oil leak
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
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
diff pinion oil seal leaking
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
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)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Viano?
Based on 134,814 MOT tests across 8,421 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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