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PE05 EDU

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,460 mi
Last recorded123,460 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 EDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 123,460 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 122,156 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 118,134 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2022 114,184 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 111,350 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 109,418 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 109,418 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 105,591 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 105,591 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 93,270 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 88,953 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 81,359 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 81,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 77,185 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 76,399 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 74,187 miles

O/S/R TYRE VERY WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 20 Jun 2012 67,228 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 67,225 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 61,474 miles

O/s/r tyre worn on inner edge & nail in tread

Pass 11 Jun 2010 56,766 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 47,171 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Jun 2008 37,630 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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PE05 EDU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PE05 EDU, 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 PE05 EDU registered?

PE05 EDU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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