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ST55 EVU

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

459,482 mi
Last recorded459,482 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 EVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2022 459,482 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 458,118 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 458,118 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 456,807 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 456,806 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 453,426 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 447,886 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 438,687 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 428,478 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 428,467 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 419,413 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 419,413 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 411,592 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 405,485 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 15 Feb 2012 400,757 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s parking brake slighty low effort

Pass 15 Feb 2012 400,757 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s parking brake slighty low effort

Pass 2 Feb 2011 394,436 miles

hand brake pedal has some travel

offside rear lamp unit cracked

ofside headlamp has moisture on inside of lens

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 11 Feb 2010 346,520 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 281,613 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 207,807 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 122,944 miles

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

foot brake pedal rubber slightly worn on right hand side but still secure with enough grip across rubber

Pass 13 Apr 2007 122,944 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

foot brake pedal rubber slightly worn on right hand side but still secure with enough grip across rubber

Pass 20 Apr 2006 39,346 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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ST55 EVU 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 ST55 EVU, 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 ST55 EVU registered?

ST55 EVU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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