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CX55 KRU

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

271,775 mi
Last recorded271,775 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 KRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 271,775 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 271,771 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 271,055 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 267,908 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 266,822 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2022 263,782 miles

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

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 261,033 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from load valve to o/s/r brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 261,029 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust broken at rear box (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from load valve to o/s/r brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 257,855 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 257,855 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 250,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 243,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under chassis leg (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under chassis leg (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 227,741 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 203,950 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 184,892 miles

offside rear number plate lamp lense missing

Pass 17 Nov 2013 174,686 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 148,379 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 148,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 121,778 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 121,768 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 99,624 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 99,608 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front mirror casing missing NO SHARP EDGES

Pass 23 Nov 2009 84,916 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 59,138 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 12,410 miles

slight brake judder all brakes

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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CX55 KRU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CX55 KRU, 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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CX55 KRU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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