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F705 LEO

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

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

RegistrationF705 LEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2023

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail front half of prop (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear section of prop (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported copper pipe from abs unit (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged repaired with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Injector leaking (smell of diesel).

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear seat stowed so belts not checked.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2022

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater not working Wing mirror. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Leaking. (5.3.2 (d))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Injector leaking (smell of diesel).

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear seat stowed so belts not checked.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2021

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2021

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2020 175,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 157,988 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 157,618 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 146,459 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2018 146,299 miles

Central Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 138,237 miles

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)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 137,598 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 125,432 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 125,341 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 115,870 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 106,708 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 98,615 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside registration plate lamp modified.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside mirror damaged.

Pass 2 Sep 2013 93,935 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear registration plate lamp replaced with camera and lamp not working.

Fail 2 Sep 2013 93,935 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear registration plate lamp replaced with camera and lamp not working.

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 78,619 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 73,672 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 55,900 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 55,356 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 46,316 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 39,921 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 30,290 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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F705 LEO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 F705 LEO, 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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F705 LEO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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