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KW05 ZFN

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

119,527 mi
Last recorded119,527 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 ZFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 119,527 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Central row, offside seat. ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside disc. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central outrigger corroded with hole. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper cover. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 114,230 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 112,057 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Light Output Reduced Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre Tread Low

Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Low

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tail Section Deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 112,032 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill Area Under Seat Mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Light Output Reduced Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre Tread Low

Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Low

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tail Section Deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 107,237 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Oct 2022 107,237 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Oct 2021 103,880 miles

Exhaust Hanger Corroded/Broken

Offside Out Rigger Corroded Just Beyond Prescribed Area

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 100,032 miles

Exhaust Hanger Corroded/Broken

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Appears Damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Out Rigger Corroded Just Beyond Prescribed Area

Pass 26 Sep 2019 96,059 miles

Exhaust Hanger Corroded/Broken

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 91,093 miles

Centre Exhaust Hanger Corroded/Broken

Pass 25 Sep 2017 85,588 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 77,032 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 68,596 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 59,661 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Fail 22 Sep 2014 59,661 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 54,336 miles

High level stop light not working.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 54,336 miles

High level stop light not working.

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 49,478 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 48,700 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 42,009 miles

High level stop light not working.

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 42,009 miles

High level stop light not working.

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 38,664 miles

bonnet cable

Fail 31 Aug 2010 38,664 miles

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

bonnet cable

Pass 20 Aug 2009 32,336 miles

advice issued with fail

Fail 18 Aug 2009 32,332 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre wear on outer edge

Pass 18 Aug 2008 25,452 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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KW05 ZFN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 KW05 ZFN, 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 KW05 ZFN registered?

KW05 ZFN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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The MOT history for KW05 ZFN shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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