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VE05 BBK

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,281 mi
Last recorded131,281 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 BBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 131,281 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside front chassis leg corroded not within 30cm of prescribed area

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Nov 2018 131,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside front chassis leg corroded not within 30cm of prescribed area

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2017 113,316 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 113,316 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 104,835 miles

Brake pedal anti slip slightly worn smooth

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 104,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Brake pedal anti slip slightly worn smooth

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 90,875 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 86,938 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 78,367 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 69,937 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 61,355 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 52,789 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 44,532 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 34,709 miles

Advise 2 nails in N/S/R tyre

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

Fail 20 May 2008 34,709 miles

Advise 2 nails in N/S/R tyre

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 18,126 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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VE05 BBK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VE05 BBK, 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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VE05 BBK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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