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EA05 PKU

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

267,438 mi
Last recorded267,438 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 PKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 267,438 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Front wheel rim corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear lamp cluster damaged

Offside Rear parking brake down on effort

both headlamps deteriorating and poor images

inner and outer sills corroded

nearside rear wheel arch badly corroded

rear brake hoses slightly perished

rear tailgate badly corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2019 262,688 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front road wheel corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear door and wheel arches corroded

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Offside Rear parking brake down on effort

Rear brake hoses slightly perished

Rear tailgate badly corroded

both outer sills badly corroded

headlamps deteriorating

Fail 14 Aug 2018 262,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front door mirror glass cracked

Nearside Front road wheel corroded

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper shock absorber bush deteriorating

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Rear brake hoses slightly perished

Rear tailgate damaged and badly corroded

both outer sills badly corroded

headlamps deteriorating

offside doors and rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2017 258,861 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front road wheel corroded

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge close to showing cords

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake hose deteriorating

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Offside Rear tyre wear outer edge

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

rear tailgate damaged and corroded

rear wheel arches and outer sills have corrosion

Fail 26 Jul 2017 258,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front road wheel corroded

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge close to showing cords

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake hose deteriorating

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Offside Rear tyre wear outer edge

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

rear tailgate damaged and corroded

rear wheel arches and outer sills have corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2016 253,832 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

headlamps deteriorating close to excess

offside rear lamp damaged

offside rear tyre at 3.0mm

outer sills slight corrosion

rear tailgate damaged and corroded

rear wheel arches slight corrosion

Fail 28 Jul 2016 253,830 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear brake discs badly pitted

headlamps deteriorating close to excess

offside rear lamp damaged

offside rear tyre at 3.0mm

outer sills slight corrosion

rear tailgate damaged and corroded

rear wheel arches slight corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2015 247,056 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

headlamps deteriorating

no rear seats fitted at time of test

offside rear lamp damaged

rear tailgate has corrosion

Fail 31 Jul 2015 247,056 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

headlamps deteriorating

no rear seats fitted at time of test

offside rear lamp damaged

rear tailgate has corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2014 227,567 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear brake pads wearing

nearside rear tyre at 3.0mm

offside rear lamp damaged

offside rear tyre at 3.5mm

Pass 22 Jul 2014 227,567 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside rear brake pads wearing

nearside rear tyre at 3.0mm

offside rear lamp damaged

offside rear tyre at 3.5mm

Pass 29 Jul 2013 199,863 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 29 Jul 2013 199,863 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 31 Jul 2012 173,972 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Jul 2012 173,796 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Jul 2011 147,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

front wipers blades deteriorating

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

rear number plate faded

Pass 29 Jul 2010 123,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside front door mirror damaged .glass ok

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads low

Fail 26 Jul 2010 123,613 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside front door mirror damaged .glass ok

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads low

Pass 22 Jul 2009 99,676 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 75,975 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear seats and seat belts not fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Jul 2008 75,975 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear seats and seat belts not fitted at time of test

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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EA05 PKU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EA05 PKU, 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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EA05 PKU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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