MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,629 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both siades (4.4.3 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both siades (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front all way torear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Tailgate slightly loose and corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside outer sills and inner corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all way front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside inner sills corroded and outer
Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Rear exhaset pip sherd off
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Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both siades (4.4.3 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both siades (4.1.4 (b))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both siadws (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front all way torear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Tailgate slightly loose and corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside outer sills and inner corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all way front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside inner sills corroded and outer
Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Rear exhaset pip sherd off
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Offside Front wheel arch corroded
Offside Front wing mirror case damaged
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear wheel arch corroded
both headlight tarnished
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front wheel arch corroded
Offside Front wing mirror case damaged
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear wheel arch corroded
both headlight tarnished
rear boot rusted
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S and N/S central outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
areas of corrosion to underside of vehicle.
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S and N/S central outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
areas of corrosion to underside of vehicle.
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test only a row of thee fitted in the rear area ()
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth just below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test only a row of thee fitted in the rear area ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced effort very low (3.7.B.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Viano?
Based on 134,814 MOT tests across 8,421 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FG55 SZN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 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 FG55 SZN, 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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FG55 SZN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 15 December 2005.
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