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IJZ 2978

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

225,749 mi
Last recorded225,749 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIJZ 2978
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 225,749 miles

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

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

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

has extensive panel damage

Pass 14 Mar 2017 209,385 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 209,385 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 193,822 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 181,050 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 170,732 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 170,732 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 83,705 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 64,825 miles

Head rest missing on thee seats

Headlamps slow to come on brings on bulb failure light

Fail 26 Jan 2011 64,825 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Head rest missing on thee seats

Headlamps slow to come on brings on bulb failure light

Pass 9 Feb 2010 50,380 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2009 43,110 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 43,110 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 32,042 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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IJZ 2978 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 IJZ 2978, 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 IJZ 2978 registered?

IJZ 2978 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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