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MJ55 VZB

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

288,315 mi
Last recorded288,315 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 VZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 288,315 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 286,457 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 289,902 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 179,059 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 268,642 miles

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

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

spare tyre slight loose

Pass 30 May 2015 253,134 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 252,923 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap outer cover broken

Fail 14 May 2015 252,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap outer cover broken

Pass 15 May 2014 227,625 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 214,631 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 192,637 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 189,149 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 161,769 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 146,644 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 131,195 miles

front and rear discs worn

Fail 17 May 2011 131,183 miles

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

front and rear discs worn

Pass 14 May 2010 96,506 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 82,819 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2009 66,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 53,090 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 53,084 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 42,343 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 35,527 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Apr 2007 20,251 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 20,251 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 15,833 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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MJ55 VZB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MJ55 VZB, 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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MJ55 VZB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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