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TJA 169R

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

165,046 mi
Last recorded165,046 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJA 169R
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 165,046 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 164,540 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 134,532 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 144,383 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 144,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Dec 2013 141,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 141,482 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 127,284 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 112,196 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

srs waring light on customer advised

Fail 20 Dec 2011 112,196 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Halfshaft stud missing (4.2.B.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

srs waring light on customer advised

Pass 22 Dec 2010 102,009 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 102,009 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 92,521 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 92,519 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 86,579 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 86,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 70,866 miles

chip to screen in zone a just within 10mm circle.

Fail 14 Feb 2008 70,826 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

chip to screen in zone a just within 10mm circle.

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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TJA 169R is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 TJA 169R, 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 TJA 169R registered?

TJA 169R is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 11 February 2005.

Is TJA 169R safe to buy?

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