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IJZ 4742

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

165,402 mi
Last recorded165,402 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIJZ 4742
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 165,402 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 159,333 miles

Battery light on

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt first row of seats in the back ()

Inner sill slightly corroded

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated twisted and gone hard (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced hazy (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advise inner edge wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced hazy (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) STRONG ADVISE ()

under side of vehicle has slight surface corrosion

Fail 6 Dec 2017 159,333 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Battery light on

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt first row of seats in the back ()

Inner sill slightly corroded

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated twisted and gone hard (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced hazy (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advise inner edge wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced hazy (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) STRONG ADVISE ()

under side of vehicle has slight surface corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2016 154,037 miles

Battery warning lamp on

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt first row ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test first row ()

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in the middle (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rack gaiter twisted

offside inner and outer sills have light surface corrosion

Pass 22 Dec 2015 148,432 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery light on dash

n/s/f steering rack gaiter twisted

oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2015 148,331 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery light on dash

n/s/f steering rack gaiter twisted

oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2014 139,122 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

battery warning light on

both wiper blades split but still clear screen

Fail 8 Dec 2014 139,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

battery warning light on

both wiper blades split but still clear screen

Fail 14 Dec 2013 124,173 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 124,173 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 111,166 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 111,061 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 97,949 miles

Battery light on dash

Brake pad light on

Service light on

Fail 12 Dec 2011 97,949 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Battery light on dash

Brake pad light on

Service light on

Pass 25 Oct 2010 82,017 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 82,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

centre first row seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2009 68,620 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 4742 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 IJZ 4742, 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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IJZ 4742 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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