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KN55 ULM

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,225 mi
Last recorded141,225 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 ULM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 141,225 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 137,127 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 128,933 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 128,887 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 122,365 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 122,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 122,219 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaut broken off (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 111,188 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 111,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2019 110,138 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018

front brakepads getting low

n/side rear tyre bald on inner edge and cracking

o/side front tyre bald on both edges

Pass 15 Sep 2017 105,917 miles

n/side rear tyre bald on inner edge

o/side front tyre bald on both edges

Pass 15 Sep 2016 103,766 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 100,603 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 100,603 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 94,027 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 87,873 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 79,949 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 71,793 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 58,259 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 48,270 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 48,270 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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KN55 ULM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 103,409 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 KN55 ULM, 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 KN55 ULM registered?

KN55 ULM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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