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J16 POM

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

174,482 mi
Last recorded174,482 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 POM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 174,482 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 160,352 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 151,552 miles

Engine cover fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2017 151,552 miles

Engine cover fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 136,067 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 123,607 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 111,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 111,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 99,137 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 91,325 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 91,325 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 86,080 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 86,080 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 65,051 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 51,599 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 47,287 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 35,272 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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J16 POM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 J16 POM, 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 J16 POM registered?

J16 POM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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