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RS51 BLU

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS51 BLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2025

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 181,275 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 180,356 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed major misfire offside bank arc from coil can be heard (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side no effort at all at wheels (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both appear close to excess (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Indicator/wiper switch assembly worn

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drum stick close to excess (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Tailgate release temperamental

Pass 4 Jul 2023 150,990 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust corroded

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

unable to open tailgate

Fail 4 Jul 2023 150,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust corroded

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

unable to open tailgate

Pass 23 Jun 2022

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust corroded

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 105,233 miles

Nearside Rear door / wheel arch accident damage

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlamp lens deteriorating

Fail 20 May 2021 105,084 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear door / wheel arch accident damage

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlamp lens deteriorating

Pass 20 Apr 2020 83,332 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 76,945 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 76,945 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 75,772 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 75,769 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has cracks on side wall

Pass 5 Sep 2016 74,236 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer seal (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 74,035 miles

Centre Rear unable to work back rest

Fail 17 Mar 2016 74,029 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear unable to work back rest

Pass 24 Mar 2015 72,801 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 64,011 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 46,401 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 38,672 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 30,216 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 16,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f wing touching door

scratch to o/s

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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RS51 BLU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol 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 RS51 BLU, 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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RS51 BLU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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