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PJ54 OYC

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

225,006 mi
Last recorded225,006 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 OYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 225,006 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all prescribed areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 216,048 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 197,176 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 182,935 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 182,808 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2021 168,735 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsr and nsf (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 168,730 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsr and nsf (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 160,780 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 141,507 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 140,801 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 140,801 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGE AVON 93W 225/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGE AVON 93W 225/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded but not to excess (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 May 2017

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded FROM FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 120,845 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded FROM FLEXI TO JOINING PIECE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside SIDE REPEATER LENS DAMAGED ON DOOR MIRROR

Fail 29 Apr 2016 120,845 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view MIRROR GLASS (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded FROM FLEXI TO JOINING PIECE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside SIDE REPEATER LENS DAMAGED ON DOOR MIRROR

Pass 12 May 2015 112,682 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 103,640 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 95,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 27 Mar 2013 95,284 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

engine oil level low

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Jan 2012 84,487 miles

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

tracking

Pass 18 May 2011 76,335 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 58,509 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 58,507 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 46,621 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing on outer edge

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 46,614 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both front tyres scrubbing on outer edge

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 33,608 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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PJ54 OYC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 PJ54 OYC, 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 PJ54 OYC registered?

PJ54 OYC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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The MOT history for PJ54 OYC shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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