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DK55 OTL

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

196,698 mi
Last recorded196,698 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 OTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 196,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Pass 12 Nov 2020

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 174,604 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 174,276 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 160,692 miles

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

fuel injector leaking gases

Pass 8 Jan 2018 148,895 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 148,881 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 140,891 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 130,965 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 121,026 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 111,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 95,552 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 95,549 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 81,620 miles

bonnet cable not opening with handle pulled cable with grips

n/s/f tyre slightly worn outer edge

o/s/f screen washer pipe small hole at wiper arm

Pass 29 Sep 2010 73,165 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 62,956 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 24 Oct 2008 47,622 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 47,622 miles

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

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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DK55 OTL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DK55 OTL, 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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What year was DK55 OTL registered?

DK55 OTL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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