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V12 VSB

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Blue Petrol 3190cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

90,237 mi
Last recorded90,237 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 VSB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,190cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 90,237 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 84,447 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 78,665 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 73,572 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 68,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 66,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 65,318 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and offside rear tyre wearing on inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 62,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 57,349 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 57,340 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 84,196 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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V12 VSB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Blue with a 3,190cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V12 VSB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V12 VSB registered?

V12 VSB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is V12 VSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V12 VSB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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