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FP05 FEU

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 FEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 130,633 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting stiff (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2023

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2023

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 121,208 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 121,208 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 114,535 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 114,531 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 109,597 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 104,086 miles

corrosion to front brake pipes

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

Fail 7 Mar 2019 104,086 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

corrosion to front brake pipes

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

Pass 21 Mar 2018 99,500 miles

corrosion to front to rear brake pipe

oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2017 93,714 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 93,701 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle section detached (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 91,106 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 91,013 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 82,167 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 79,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Aug 2013 75,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chip in screen

Fail 27 Aug 2013 75,490 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chip in screen

Pass 11 Aug 2012 68,800 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 62,155 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 62,155 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 50,933 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 50,932 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 42,382 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 32,792 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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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FP05 FEU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 FP05 FEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP05 FEU registered?

FP05 FEU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 12 July 2005.

Is FP05 FEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP05 FEU shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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