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J111 SBX

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

24,343 mi
Last recorded24,343 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 SBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 24,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge of the tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under-side of the vehicle getting corroded.

Pass 1 Nov 2024 23,455 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Seat belts unchecked due to seat being unfolded in bed position.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 22,044 miles

Rear Unable to check seat belt operation due to seat being in the bed position.

Pass 4 Nov 2022 20,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 19,265 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 17,213 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 15,543 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 15,541 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 14,999 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 14,394 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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J111 SBX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J111 SBX, 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 J111 SBX registered?

J111 SBX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is J111 SBX safe to buy?

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