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KN55 AXJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

299,203 mi
Last recorded299,203 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 AXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 299,203 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 299,078 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 283,026 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 269,656 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 269,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 257,397 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

brake pedal anti slip split

parking brake handle broken but still useable

Pass 29 Apr 2014 257,397 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

brake pedal anti slip split

parking brake handle broken but still useable

Pass 22 Apr 2013 244,740 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n\s rear tyre wearing low

Pass 24 Oct 2012 234,282 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 221,206 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 211,813 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 197,986 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 184,042 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 182,682 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 139,714 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 139,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/rear tyre n/s/r tyre o/s/front tyre all have the wrong index

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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KN55 AXJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KN55 AXJ, 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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KN55 AXJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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