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DF05 KCX

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

439,743 mi
Last recorded439,743 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 KCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 439,743 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 438,707 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

Pass 11 May 2015 429,903 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2015 423,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 423,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 393,547 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

indicutor switch slightly inscure

Pass 24 Jul 2014 393,547 miles

indicutor switch slightly inscure

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 372,183 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 372,183 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 349,787 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 349,787 miles

Centre Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 385,408 miles

Centre Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pedal anty-slip slightly worn

Fail 11 Apr 2013 385,408 miles

Centre Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pedal anty-slip slightly worn

Pass 18 Jul 2012 307,291 miles

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

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

light switch insecure

Fail 25 Jan 2012 288,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 288,750 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 267,830 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 256,378 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 256,378 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 232,106 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 214,084 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 214,084 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 192,591 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 178,610 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 178,610 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 151,437 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 151,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 May 2008 141,836 miles

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 May 2008 141,836 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 113,762 miles

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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DF05 KCX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DF05 KCX, 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 DF05 KCX registered?

DF05 KCX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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