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WL54 AKX

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 AKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024

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

Nearside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill, as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember, as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 135,109 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 134,022 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 134,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 133,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outrigger to front steps corrded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outrigger to front step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected under sill midway (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected under sill mid way (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rack end play

parking brake peddle travel

Pass 24 Dec 2020 125,394 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 125,381 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak CENTRE BOX BROKEN (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2019 117,989 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2019 117,989 miles

Front Upper Fuel system component leaking from engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 96,094 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 77,646 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 77,630 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 76,156 miles

Body has slight corrosion ALL UNDER VEHICLE BODY COMPONENTS CORODED (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 73,275 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 70,880 miles

1.5ltrs of oil had to be added to the engine before Mot test could be carried out

brake pad warning light on

front brake flexable hoses deteriorated

heavy surface corrosion to rear chassis and suspension components

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

rear tyres in very poor condition,sidewalls perished and cracked

Fail 17 Jun 2014 70,875 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

1.5ltrs of oil had to be added to the engine before Mot test could be carried out

brake pad warning light on

front brake flexable hoses deteriorated

heavy surface corrosion to rear chassis and suspension components

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

rear tyres in very poor condition,sidewalls perished and cracked

Pass 31 Aug 2012 68,141 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 68,141 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 68,141 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 62,030 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 62,030 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 54,751 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 33,115 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 29,970 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

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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WL54 AKX 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 64%.

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 WL54 AKX, 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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WL54 AKX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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