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MIB 1462

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,166 mi
Last recorded84,166 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIB 1462
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 84,166 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside/offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside/offside cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlight unit has water ingress

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear door corroded at handle

Fail 9 Mar 2026 84,022 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside/offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside/offside cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlight unit has water ingress

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear door corroded at handle

Pass 12 Mar 2025 71,468 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside/offside front and nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside/offside cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 71,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/60-16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside/offside front and nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside/offside cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 64,638 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside front to rear pies at rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside front nearside rear and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside/offside lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside lower mirror cover missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 58,462 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside (5.3.2 (c))

rear exhaust clamp defective

Pass 22 Apr 2022 51,244 miles

Front bonnet catch broken

Front both headlight lenses dull

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has lightcrackin between tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear both rear brake pipes light corrision

Fail 22 Apr 2022 51,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Front bonnet catch broken

Front both headlight lenses dull

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has lightcrackin between tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear both rear brake pipes light corrision

Pass 22 Apr 2021 47,136 miles

new towbar fitted no electrics

Pass 10 Mar 2020 45,747 miles

Indicator switch insecure indicator and wiper switch is slightly insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside and outside side walls are perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front wing mirror casing has lower part missing

Pass 21 Feb 2019 42,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has slight cracking on inside and outside side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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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MIB 1462 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 103,409 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MIB 1462, 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 MIB 1462 registered?

MIB 1462 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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