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MT55 VPF

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,297 mi
Last recorded151,297 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 VPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 151,297 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 148,192 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 140,304 miles

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

Park brake poor

Fail 29 Oct 2021 140,304 miles

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

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

Park brake poor

Pass 7 Nov 2020 135,698 miles

Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Upper stop lamp inop

Pass 30 Apr 2019 128,515 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 124,784 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front indicator lens damp inside

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pedal antislip starting to deterioate

Fail 4 May 2018 124,784 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front indicator lens damp inside

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

brake pedal antislip starting to deterioate

Pass 3 Jul 2017 120,477 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres starting to crack

brake pedal anti slip starting to deterioate

Pass 1 Jul 2016 133,690 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 113,683 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2015 106,384 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 98,825 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 90,454 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 90,454 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 84,438 miles

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 20 Mar 2012 84,434 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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 21 Oct 2010 70,364 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 70,235 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 56,091 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 45,400 miles

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

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

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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MT55 VPF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MT55 VPF, 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 MT55 VPF registered?

MT55 VPF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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