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WU05 UVZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

299,106 mi
Last recorded299,106 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 UVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 299,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to o/s + n/s outer sills front and rear

Fail 6 Feb 2023 299,073 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR PIPE AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment FOOT PEDAL (1.1.6 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced DEVELOPING CORROSION TO O/S AND N/S INC SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S AND N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion to o/s and n/s floor and sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

park brake operating pedal has little reserve travel- brakes require maintainance

Fail 3 Feb 2022

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion to o/s and n/s floor and sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

park brake operating pedal has little reserve travel- brakes require maintainance

Pass 1 Feb 2021 287,897 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REARS AND FRONT TO REAR PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR BODY / CHASSIS AREAS AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 287,870 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced hole in seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone c hips (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear wiper split

Pass 5 Jul 2019 272,809 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Fail 5 Jul 2019 272,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Pass 22 Jun 2018 259,725 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Jun 2018

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jul 2017 244,442 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 244,442 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 231,186 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two ()

Fail 6 Jul 2016 231,184 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 215,042 miles

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 19 Aug 2015 215,041 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 28 Aug 2014 190,204 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 163,364 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 139,678 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 139,677 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s front brake pipe rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2011 116,814 miles

knock in steering from column area

Pass 20 Aug 2010 90,448 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 90,448 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front discs worn

Pass 17 Aug 2009 65,688 miles

steering rack juddering on lock to lock test

Pass 19 Aug 2008 44,757 miles

bumper broke and loose

front brake discs and pads worn

n/s/f wheel damaged(rim)

o/s wing mirror cracked and damaged

Fail 15 Aug 2008 44,553 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

bumper broke and loose

front brake discs and pads worn

n/s/f wheel damaged(rim)

o/s wing mirror cracked and damaged

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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WU05 UVZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 WU05 UVZ, 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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WU05 UVZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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