MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
207,686 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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?
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?
front headlights becoming condensated inside
o/s/r brake binding slightly
rear seats fitted with childseats belts not tested
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
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?
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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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