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T66 TLE

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

95,301 mi
Last recorded95,301 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT66 TLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 95,301 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 92,806 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside discs surfaces heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside disc surfaces corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 55 % (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 92,804 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe sheared (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed as of excessive exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective not returning (7.1.2 (e))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside discs surfaces heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside disc surfaces corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 55 % (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 88,476 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 85,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads quite worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe now very rusty. Attn recommended. Marked yellow. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. passed at minimum 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning some segments failing (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (special type req'd?) (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested due to poor image (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested due to poor image (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Snapped support at rear (6.1.2 (a))

BIKE RACK PARTIALLY OBSCURING HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads quite worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Odometer illegible

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe now very rusty. Attn recommended. Marked yellow. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. passed at minimum 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (special type req'd?) (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 79,248 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 79,248 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 74,636 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SEVERAL SECTIONS OF METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING. REC ATTN. MARKED YELLOW. (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlightsUV damaged and deflectors etc (4.1.1 (b) (i))

parking brake reserve travel minimal. rec attn.

Pass 6 Dec 2019 68,638 miles

1.1.2. Service brake pedal or hand lever condition and travel PARK BRAKE RESERVE TRAVEL NEAR LIMIT (A vehicle should only be failed for insufficient reserve if the pedal or lever is touching the floor.)

Brake pipe slightly damaged some sections of metal brake pipes are quite rusty. marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Dec 2019 68,633 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play marked yellow (2.1.3 (b) (i))

1.1.2. Service brake pedal or hand lever condition and travel PARK BRAKE RESERVE TRAVEL NEAR LIMIT (A vehicle should only be failed for insufficient reserve if the pedal or lever is touching the floor.)

Brake pipe slightly damaged some sections of metal brake pipes are quite rusty. marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Dec 2018 62,371 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 62,361 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded MARKED YELLOW (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded MARKED YELLOW (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick DISCS ALSO QUITE RUSTY/SCORED (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2017 58,290 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 54,718 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 51,148 miles

Exhaust front support corroded

Headlamps both have masking stickers on

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 46,670 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 46,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 41,257 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 34,940 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 34,940 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 29,906 miles

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

front brake discs pitted on the inside

Pass 3 Nov 2010 22,652 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 5 Nov 2009 20,691 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 19,033 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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T66 TLE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 T66 TLE, 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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T66 TLE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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