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WU55 OEA

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

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

RegistrationWU55 OEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure corroded

offside and nearside inner sill corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2025

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) not working offside and nearside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded

offside and nearside inner sill corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2024 191,362 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

underside and body has corrosion

Fail 17 Sep 2024 191,362 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

underside and body has corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2023 184,236 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 184,236 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 174,065 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 166,171 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 163,880 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 156,680 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 131,686 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 120,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both sides (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2016 113,976 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 97,959 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 81,708 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 64,434 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 47,704 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 47,704 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 45,223 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 33,105 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 33,105 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

wiper and washer switch insecure

Pass 12 Oct 2009 17,106 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 12,637 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 12,637 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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WU55 OEA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WU55 OEA, 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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What year was WU55 OEA registered?

WU55 OEA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is WU55 OEA safe to buy?

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