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P500 BUS

2017 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

152,065 mi
Last recorded152,065 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP500 BUS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 152,065 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2026 148,123 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2025 199,977 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 136,634 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 132,617 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 177,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 170,410 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 131,516 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance on front brakes. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 152,644 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 94,359 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside and offside are 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2022 143,689 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 143,656 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 65,935 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 51,229 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 131,260 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 38,989 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 95,349 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 18,087 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 60,134 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 60,130 miles

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 7 Dec 2017 274 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 37,711 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 31,346 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 19,388 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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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P500 BUS is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P500 BUS, 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 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz Viano is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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P500 BUS is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 5 December 2017.

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The MOT history for P500 BUS shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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