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KP05 VLB

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

180,571 mi
Last recorded180,571 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 VLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 180,571 miles

Body panel Damaged but secure

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 177,275 miles

Front headlights slightly misty only just meets requrments

Nearside Front wing damage

bodywork in poor condition

parking brake only just meets requrments

slightly smokey

Pass 10 Jan 2022 171,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 167,707 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Sep 2020 167,061 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front door corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear door corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear door corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2018 151,389 miles

Rear drop links slight play

Fail 23 Nov 2018 150,902 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear drop links slight play

Fail 11 Oct 2018 149,872 miles

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

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever missing (1.1.6 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear both rear drop links have slight play

Pass 7 Apr 2017 120,102 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 120,102 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working not working. (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working not working. (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 120,253 miles

advise both front brake hoses starting to perish

advise front screen chipped

advise rear exhaust heat shield loose/damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2014 96,886 miles

centre stop not working

Fail 29 Sep 2014 96,886 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

centre stop not working

Pass 23 Sep 2013 79,286 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 79,286 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 60,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise SRS warning light on

advise bonnet release cable,handle broken

advise both front tyres bald-balding inner and outter edges,on legal limts

advise both rear tyres balding inner edges and tread 3.0mm-2.0mm

advise off side front seat belt webbing,slight damage

Pass 4 Jul 2012 60,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise SRS warning light on

advise bonnet release cable,handle broken

advise both front tyres bald-balding inner and outter edges,on legal limts

advise both rear tyres balding inner edges and tread 3.0mm-2.0mm

advise off side front seat belt webbing,slight damage

Pass 19 Jul 2011 46,921 miles

air bag light on

front no plate broken

Fail 18 Jul 2011 46,927 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light on

front no plate broken

Pass 13 Jul 2010 35,579 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 27,261 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 13,722 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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KP05 VLB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VLB, 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 VLB registered?

KP05 VLB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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