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NM05 JEU

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

184,638 mi
Last recorded184,638 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM05 JEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 184,638 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 184,637 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Wheel unable to turn (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Unable to turn wheel (3.5.1k)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 171,981 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 171,979 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 154,386 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 154,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 136,779 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 136,571 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 111,015 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 16 Jul 2010 87,145 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 70,169 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 54,002 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

tail pipe (exhaust) excessively corroded and a bit missing

Pass 4 Aug 2008 54,002 miles

tail pipe (exhaust) excessively corroded and a bit missing

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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NM05 JEU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NM05 JEU, 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 NM05 JEU registered?

NM05 JEU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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