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SF05 EEM

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,259 mi
Last recorded174,259 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 EEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 174,259 miles

Front floors and front inner sills corroded

Nearside beam image poor

Fail 20 May 2025 174,253 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front floors and front inner sills corroded

Nearside beam image poor

Fail 24 Apr 2025 174,252 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside beam image poor

front floors and front inner sills corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2024 169,859 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 169,856 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases all (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both low (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 162,798 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer/resonator missing

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 162,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Central outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sills and offside rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Both front inner sills corroded

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer/resonator missing

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 155,655 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 155,655 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 149,453 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 149,452 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 143,637 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 138,582 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 138,484 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 132,794 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 132,794 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 131,291 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 129,463 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 118,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 103,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 92,797 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 83,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 83,959 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 75,208 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 65,798 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 56,824 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 45,526 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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SF05 EEM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SF05 EEM, 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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SF05 EEM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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