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PIL 8649

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

270,283 mi
Last recorded270,283 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIL 8649
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 270,283 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

windscreen chipped

Pass 21 Jan 2025 263,728 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 257,247 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 251,585 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 244,353 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface rust to front outriggers

windscreen chipped

Pass 14 Jan 2021 237,279 miles

surface rust to front outriggers

Pass 15 Jan 2020 234,563 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019

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

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

rear exhaust clamp broken

rear exhaust sections corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2017 225,360 miles

Nearside Front tyre scuffed on side wall

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre scuffed on side wall

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge tread

Oil leak slight leak rear axle ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 203,429 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

travel on parking brake pedal

Pass 31 Dec 2015 182,072 miles

front anti roll bar links worn

front tyres wearing on edges

movement in steering rack inner joints

Fail 31 Dec 2015 182,072 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

front anti roll bar links worn

front tyres wearing on edges

movement in steering rack inner joints

Pass 30 Dec 2014 167,540 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 9 Jan 2014 152,411 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 28 Dec 2012 135,673 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 120,201 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 104,252 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 83,392 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 67,242 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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PIL 8649 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 PIL 8649, 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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PIL 8649 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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