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MT05 TAG

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 214cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,316 mi
Last recorded116,316 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 TAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine214cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 116,316 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 116,305 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 116,263 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen very low on washer fluid - just about coming out (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill is corroded through - marked will yellow marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Emissions unable to be completed missing silencer - back box also exhaust rubber brackets are worn and ripped - need replacing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel very low effort (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened under body and suspension components all are rusty and corroded , shocker casings, floor pan, inner sill, axel, wishbones, subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2022 113,947 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 105,979 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 95,757 miles

underside covered in underseal

Fail 20 Jul 2020 95,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

underside covered in underseal

Pass 13 Jul 2019 91,424 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 91,424 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2018 87,061 miles

inner sills rusty

Pass 13 Jul 2017 81,017 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 81,017 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arb mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 73,876 miles

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

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

drivers seat loose

Fail 5 Jul 2016 73,876 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/60/16 98v (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

drivers seat loose

Pass 2 Jul 2015 69,333 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 69,333 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 64,391 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 64,370 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 58,831 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 52,512 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2011 47,916 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 43,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 37,169 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 22,331 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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MT05 TAG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 214cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 103,409 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MT05 TAG, 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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MT05 TAG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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