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SB05 ATK

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

115,906 mi
Last recorded115,906 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 ATK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2023 115,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2022 106,342 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under tray fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2020 97,698 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 97,667 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 85,392 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 85,380 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 79,675 miles

exhaust bracket broken in middle

rear prop shaft seal leaking bad

under trays fitted

Fail 11 May 2018 79,668 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play offside front (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust bracket broken in middle

rear prop shaft seal leaking bad

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2017 73,217 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 72,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm 225/55 x 17 101 v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Oil leak diff pinion oil seal ()

Fail 29 Oct 2016 72,938 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm 225/55 x 17 101 v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Oil leak diff pinion oil seal ()

Pass 10 Dec 2014 66,946 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 May 2014 66,103 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 May 2013 61,741 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 61,741 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 57,180 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

diesel filter damp

front exhaust braket broken

nearside front lower ball joint has incorrect ball joint pinch bolt fitted

nearside rear tyre badly worn on the edge

offside hand brake sticks untill moved

Fail 19 May 2012 57,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear tyres badly worn on edges

diesel filter damp

front exhaust braket broken

Pass 27 May 2011 53,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 May 2010 45,394 miles

Advise nearside rear light unit outer cover as it is cracked but is not affecting fuction of lights

Fail 27 May 2010 45,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise nearside rear light unit outer cover as it is cracked but is not affecting fuction of lights

Pass 2 Jun 2009 35,727 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 25,482 miles

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

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

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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SB05 ATK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 SB05 ATK, 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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SB05 ATK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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