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RF55 XEJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,381 mi
Last recorded134,381 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 XEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 134,381 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 129,895 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 129,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights missing.

Pass 13 Aug 2024 125,184 miles

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 125,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 115,163 miles

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

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

slight travel in handbrake

Fail 20 Jul 2023 115,163 miles

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))

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

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

slight travel in handbrake

Pass 5 Aug 2022 105,214 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 94,969 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 94,928 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 94,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

emissions not detected

Fail 4 Jun 2020 94,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

emissions not detected

Pass 23 Oct 2015 88,835 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

handbrake effort 16%

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 22 Nov 2014 80,952 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 71,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres worn inner outer edges

front discs lipped

nsf wiper split

Pass 19 Oct 2012 63,868 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

long travel hand brake

Pass 21 Oct 2011 56,186 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres worn outer edges

Pass 22 Oct 2010 48,741 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 39,871 miles

long travel parking brake control

Pass 10 Oct 2008 30,927 miles

brake pedal anti-slip rubber starting to wear

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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RF55 XEJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RF55 XEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF55 XEJ registered?

RF55 XEJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 25 October 2005.

Is RF55 XEJ safe to buy?

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