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KC05 KGE

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

226,102 mi
Last recorded226,102 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 KGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2023 226,102 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 201,916 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 201,914 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 184,886 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 169,882 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 169,375 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 136,098 miles

hand brake pedal rubber missing

offside and nearside front rack boots twisted

Fail 15 Feb 2019 136,034 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

hand brake pedal rubber missing

offside and nearside front rack boots twisted

Pass 14 Aug 2018 121,922 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 103,028 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 103,028 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2017 100,379 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2017 100,378 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 92,238 miles

Front headlight beam image deteriorating from cloudy lamp lense

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre punctured

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 84,859 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 77,728 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 73,656 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 73,652 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 67,184 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 59,503 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 52,732 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 52,729 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Apr 2009 46,478 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 41,264 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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KC05 KGE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KC05 KGE, 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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KC05 KGE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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