CarVerify

Free Car Check

KH05 KNK

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2148cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

225,091 mi
Last recorded225,091 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH05 KNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2025 225,091 miles

Front Chip on screen

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 207,661 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis & sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 201,601 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 199,267 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 191,155 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 184,528 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 184,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill & chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill & chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 170,909 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2019 170,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 161,750 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt four rear baby seats fitted ()

Fail 24 Apr 2018 161,750 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt four rear baby seats fitted ()

Pass 16 Feb 2017 154,069 miles

Nearside front tyre low on tread

Offside front ball joint and link bar boots slightly split

Rear pads slightly low

Fail 16 Feb 2017 154,069 miles

Nearside front tyre low on tread

Offside front ball joint and link bar boots slightly split

Rear pads slightly low

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 149,276 miles

Near side front link bar gaiter has a slight hole in it

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 149,276 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Near side front (4.1.D.1b)

Near side front link bar gaiter has a slight hole in it

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 143,541 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 143,541 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 133,520 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 118,821 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 118,815 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 101,217 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 101,211 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 12 May 2011 85,649 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 69,138 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 59,775 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 42,894 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 42,894 miles

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Slight damage to nearside mirror lens

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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
Full Mercedes-benz Viano reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KH05 KNK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 KH05 KNK, 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

How do I check the history of KH05 KNK?

You can check the full history of KH05 KNK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KH05 KNK registered?

KH05 KNK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is KH05 KNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KH05 KNK shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KH05 KNK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KH05 KNK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.