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KP05 LJA

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

173,943 mi
Last recorded173,943 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 LJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 173,943 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 164,304 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 160,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside front pad wires insecure

odd wear on offside front tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2015 160,404 miles

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

nearside front pad wires insecure

odd wear on offside front tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2014 149,526 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 149,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 134,840 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 108,517 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 108,457 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 88,589 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 52,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 52,012 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 37,819 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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
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KP05 LJA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 KP05 LJA, 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 KP05 LJA registered?

KP05 LJA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 19 April 2005.

Is KP05 LJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP05 LJA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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