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FH05 CEK

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

357,802 mi
Last recorded357,802 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 CEK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 357,802 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Aug 2019 357,802 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Aug 2018 348,510 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 346,753 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 346,753 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 336,482 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 336,482 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 320,581 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 320,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Outer Rear Lower Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front near side brake pads below 50%

front off side brake pads below 50%

near side front disc has a lip

off side front disc has a lip

Pass 10 Jul 2014
Fail 9 Jul 2014 295,963 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 295,101 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 282,964 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 280,577 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 280,577 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 259,388 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 259,388 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 232,326 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 206,040 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 186,793 miles

Nearside Front 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 8 Jul 2009 171,183 miles

Nearside Front 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 8 Jul 2008 143,153 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 103,652 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 45,434 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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FH05 CEK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FH05 CEK, 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 FH05 CEK registered?

FH05 CEK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 13 July 2005.

Is FH05 CEK safe to buy?

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