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J400 RBY

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,055 mi
Last recorded51,055 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ400 RBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2026 51,055 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 48,313 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 46,219 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 44,170 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 42,049 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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J400 RBY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J400 RBY, 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 J400 RBY registered?

J400 RBY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is J400 RBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J400 RBY shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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