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PL54 WCJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

White Petrol 3190cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

80,443 mi
Last recorded80,443 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL54 WCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,190cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 80,443 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 71,367 miles
Pass 1 May 2023 62,760 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2023 62,759 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2023 62,747 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever missing broken (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2022 51,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 1 May 2022 51,486 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 13 Mar 2022 51,464 miles

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 50,372 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2020 50,372 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 50,016 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 46,622 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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PL54 WCJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in White with a 3,190cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PL54 WCJ, 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 PL54 WCJ registered?

PL54 WCJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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