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N90 GVN

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

139,943 mi
Last recorded139,943 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN90 GVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 139,943 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 141,741 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 140,629 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 137,200 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 137,200 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2023

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective pad light on pads ok (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear both rear 1/4 inner sills rotten

hand brake warning light stuck on

Pass 20 Nov 2020

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2016 121,683 miles

ns and os inner sill/chassis corroded and holed but not within prescribed areas

osf and nsf tyres on limit and deteriated

osr and nsr inner sill to outer sill edges corroded

osr brake pipe corroded

parking brake efforts low

slight wear in propshaft joints

wipers deteriated

Pass 11 Dec 2014 115,987 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 115,987 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 110,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 106,999 miles

all brake discs slightly rusty

brake pipe to o/s/r flexi hose slightly deteriated

n/s/r suspention air bag slightly deteriated

under side of vehicle has slight sorrosion in some arears

Fail 20 Nov 2012 106,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake discs slightly rusty

brake pipe to o/s/r flexi hose slightly deteriated

n/s/r suspention air bag slightly deteriated

under side of vehicle has slight sorrosion in some arears

Pass 25 Oct 2011 100,618 miles

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

diff leaking

propshaft rubber coupling deteriated slightly

Fail 24 Oct 2011 100,613 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

diff leaking

propshaft rubber coupling deteriated slightly

Pass 23 Aug 2010 68,746 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 68,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 66,204 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 57,698 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 57,698 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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N90 GVN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 N90 GVN, 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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N90 GVN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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