MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
299,106 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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
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
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))
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
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()
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 ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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) ()
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two ()
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two ()
play in steering rack inner joints
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
Nail in offside rear tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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
knock in steering from column area
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
steering rack juddering on lock to lock test
bumper broke and loose
front brake discs and pads worn
n/s/f wheel damaged(rim)
o/s wing mirror cracked and damaged
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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