MOT Status
ValidMileage
196,570 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wing mirror slightly loose and indicator inoperative.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Inner Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ST05 VYL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 ST05 VYL, 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 ST05 VYL registered?
ST05 VYL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 27 June 2005.
Is ST05 VYL safe to buy?
The MOT history for ST05 VYL shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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