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PN55 BPV

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

207,686 mi
Last recorded207,686 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 BPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 207,686 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 207,681 miles

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sliding door bottom (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 196,186 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2023 196,186 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Sill / Chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Sill / Chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All / Twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 185,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 176,826 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2021 176,826 miles

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sliding door bottom jagged edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 164,849 miles

Front front exhaust bracket broken but system adequately supported.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat-nav

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 151,656 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Parts of underside coated with fresh underseal

Some rust on metal brake pipes, may require attention soon

Suspect 2 x LDH headlamps fitted with aim adjusted down?

Fail 25 Jul 2018 151,656 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced PAINTED OVER (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced PAINTED OVER (4.4.3 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Parts of underside coated with fresh underseal

Some rust on metal brake pipes, may require attention soon

Suspect 2 x LDH headlamps fitted with aim adjusted down?

Pass 17 Jan 2017 132,875 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 114,318 miles

front headlights becoming condensated inside

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear seats fitted with childseats belts not tested

Pass 29 Dec 2014 104,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 95,451 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 95,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 86,577 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 70,892 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 70,892 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 60,109 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 39,154 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 39,154 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 35,386 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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PN55 BPV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PN55 BPV, 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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PN55 BPV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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