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HW05 KTO

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

132,633 mi
Last recorded132,633 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 KTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 132,633 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 131,265 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 127,740 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 122,881 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 115,906 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 108,616 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 107,524 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 104,004 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 100,185 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 95,898 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 90,984 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 85,016 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 77,897 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 70,880 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 65,486 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 59,595 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 53,720 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 46,303 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 46,302 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 43,505 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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HW05 KTO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 HW05 KTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW05 KTO registered?

HW05 KTO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 12 July 2005.

Is HW05 KTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW05 KTO shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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