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RV05 NVD

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

231,200 mi
Last recorded231,200 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 NVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 231,200 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 231,200 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 209,032 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

vehicle structure corroded underneath.

Fail 4 Jun 2016 209,032 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 200,693 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 179,494 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 179,416 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 155,078 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 150,029 miles

smear on wipers

Pass 26 May 2011 122,467 miles

Freeplay in steering rack

Fail 25 May 2011 122,466 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Freeplay in steering rack

Fail 4 Feb 2010 99,349 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 99,349 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 87,696 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 80,304 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 74,922 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2008 56,338 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 56,338 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 50,392 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2007 45,979 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 32,562 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 29,338 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 13,208 miles

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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RV05 NVD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RV05 NVD, 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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What year was RV05 NVD registered?

RV05 NVD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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