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MB03 SHA

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

White Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,419 mi
Last recorded68,419 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB03 SHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 68,419 miles

Front head lights going opaque

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 60,035 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

head lights going opaque

Pass 21 Nov 2023 54,664 miles

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

Headlights going opaque

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 54,664 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlights going opaque

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 53,652 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s fronts wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

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

head lights going opaque

Fail 23 Nov 2022 53,652 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s fronts wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

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

head lights going opaque

Pass 19 Nov 2021 52,172 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s ()

head lights going opaque

Pass 26 Nov 2020 49,363 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play o/s and n/s front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 40,891 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged 3rd row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 40,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Flat spot (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged 3rd row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 209,661 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 34,472 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 29,601 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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MB03 SHA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in White with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MB03 SHA, 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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MB03 SHA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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