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EU05 OPB

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

192,944 mi
Last recorded192,944 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 OPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 192,944 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both f+r (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 181,771 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 167,920 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 167,862 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 155,077 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nsr & osr (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

ns centre out rigger excessively corroded

play in steering rack inner joint ns

undertray fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2016 155,034 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nsr & osr (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

ns centre out rigger excessively corroded

play in steering rack inner joint ns

undertray fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2015 134,599 miles

Brake pad wear warning indicates wear

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tyre size 205/65/16c 107/105t

Wipers smearing

Fail 26 Sep 2015 134,587 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pad wear warning indicates wear

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tyre size 205/65/16c 107/105t

Wipers smearing

Pass 18 Oct 2014 118,354 miles

Front exhaust hanger snapped

Pad warning light illuminated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 105,725 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 105,725 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 104,149 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 77,861 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 30,797 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 30,788 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 27,881 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 27,881 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 21,821 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 21,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 19,434 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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EU05 OPB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EU05 OPB, 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 EU05 OPB registered?

EU05 OPB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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