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RN05 NYY

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

109,406 mi
Last recorded109,406 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 NYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 109,406 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 109,400 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Both (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 103,238 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 103,236 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 94,830 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 94,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front and rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Mar 2020 88,937 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 85,904 miles

brake hoses perishing

brake pad warning lamp on

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2019 85,904 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

brake hoses perishing

brake pad warning lamp on

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2018 83,665 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2017 81,467 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 81,467 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhust box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

brake pad light on ? rear off side loom broken

Pass 19 Feb 2016 79,754 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge,o/s/r tyre nail in tread

Fail 16 Feb 2016 79,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on edge,o/s/r tyre nail in tread

Pass 13 Mar 2015 76,913 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 76,913 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake hoses perishing,rear disc rub

Pass 12 Mar 2014 74,927 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 74,925 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 70,406 miles

n/s/f tyre on the limit

Fail 5 Mar 2013 70,406 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

n/s/f tyre on the limit

Pass 15 Jun 2011 54,975 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 54,975 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 49,216 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 41,121 miles

small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 11 Mar 2009 41,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 23 Feb 2008 27,865 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 26,556 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 18,509 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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RN05 NYY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 RN05 NYY, 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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RN05 NYY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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