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DA05 FZN

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 FZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 May 2026

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

Fail 8 May 2026

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

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

Pass 20 May 2025

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

under body corrosion

Fail 8 May 2025

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

under body corrosion

Pass 2 May 2024 112,896 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 112,889 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2023

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 100,926 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 100,926 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 97,435 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 97,435 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded and holed, outside of a prescribed area

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded close to excess (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2020 92,628 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 92,628 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 87,483 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 79,818 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 79,817 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 73,838 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 73,837 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre/rear section snapped (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 67,876 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

front and front to rear metal brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 13 Jun 2016 67,876 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

front and front to rear metal brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 15 Jun 2015 61,592 miles

Corrosion to O/S/F metal brake pipe.

Corrosion to rear of both front to rear metal brake pipes.

N/S/F tyre worn smooth on edges.

O/S/F tyre worn to limit (1.6mm) and worn smooth on edges.

One rear seat missing at time of test.

Pass 15 Dec 2014 58,379 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 51,981 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 51,981 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 46,926 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 38,718 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 30,976 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

not all passengers seats fitted

rear screen wash inop

Fail 14 Jan 2011 30,974 miles

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

not all passengers seats fitted

rear screen wash inop

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Oct 2009 21,924 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 15,381 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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DA05 FZN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 DA05 FZN, 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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DA05 FZN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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