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2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

155,796 mi
Last recorded155,796 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationES53 BUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 155,796 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 151,967 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 148,786 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 144,367 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 139,567 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 138,157 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 138,157 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 133,082 miles

Offside Front Inner inner sill panel slightly corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner inner sill panel slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2019 126,528 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 122,228 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 122,077 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner outrigger/body (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre inner sill (5.2.6)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front and nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front inner sill/body has corrosion outside prescribed area

rear of body/chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2017 115,926 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing o outer edge

Pass 13 Jan 2016 110,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 110,040 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 164,142 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 97,828 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 87,153 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 59,370 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 6 Jan 2012 59,367 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2011 55,233 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 43,210 miles

bonnet cable out of lever

nsf wiper slight damage

nsr tyre low pressure

wear to all brakepads 4mm

Pass 14 Feb 2009 35,599 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 29,811 miles

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

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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ES53 BUY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ES53 BUY, 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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ES53 BUY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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