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R555 RTV

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

162,758 mi
Last recorded162,758 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 RTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 162,758 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front inner sill/soft/corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2024 155,599 miles

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

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2023 149,359 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front 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 28 Dec 2022 146,763 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 142,351 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 137,341 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 129,867 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 126,702 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 123,480 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 117,699 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

under trays fitted/slight oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2015 112,028 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in offside rear antiroll bar link

Pass 18 Jun 2014 107,095 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 100,143 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pipes slightly corroded

spare tyre worn low

Pass 18 Dec 2012 98,039 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 86,381 miles

FRONT DISCS ARE WORN & LIPPED (PLZ REFR2SPEC).

O/S F4RONT TYRE HAS WORN TO APPROX:: 3.5MM (2MM FROM BEING ILLEGAL).

O/S FRONT PAD HAS WORN LOW.

O/S REAR TYRE HAS WORN LOW & JUST WITHIN THE LEGAL MINIMUM (SEE INNER-BAND).N/S REAR TYRE WORN TO APPROX:: 3MM.

PARKING-BRAKE RESERVE IS LIMITED & N/S PARKING-BRAKE EFFORT = 50% OF O/S.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Thanx.

Fail 18 Jun 2012 86,368 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

FRONT DISCS ARE WORN & LIPPED (PLZ REFR2SPEC).

O/S F4RONT TYRE HAS WORN TO APPROX:: 3.5MM (2MM FROM BEING ILLEGAL).

O/S FRONT PAD HAS WORN LOW.

O/S REAR TYRE HAS WORN LOW & JUST WITHIN THE LEGAL MINIMUM (SEE INNER-BAND).N/S REAR TYRE WORN TO APPROX:: 3MM.

PARKING-BRAKE RESERVE IS LIMITED & N/S PARKING-BRAKE EFFORT = 50% OF O/S.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Thanx.

Pass 20 Dec 2011 78,138 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 69,015 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 69,015 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Dec 2010 55,209 miles

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

brake pads worn

brake pedal rubber worn

brake warning on dash

tracking / wheel alignment

Fail 24 Dec 2010 55,209 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pads worn

brake pedal rubber worn

brake warning on dash

tracking / wheel alignment

Pass 16 Jun 2010 45,069 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 41,411 miles

Plastic under vehicle covers restrict full inspection

Washer o/s/f not as goob as n/s/f

Pass 28 Oct 2008 35,218 miles

Rear seat belt buckle outer case damaged at central rear seat

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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R555 RTV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R555 RTV, 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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R555 RTV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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