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KX05 FBA

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

429,375 mi
Last recorded429,375 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 FBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 429,375 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 429,375 miles

Nearside Body insecure sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Body insecure sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018
Pass 12 Dec 2017
Pass 7 Jun 2017 390,208 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 300,628 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 349,756 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 337,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 337,162 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 325,270 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 292,870 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 292,870 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 259,600 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 259,600 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 217,559 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 172,301 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 129,002 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 90,717 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 50,410 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 23,035 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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KX05 FBA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KX05 FBA, 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 KX05 FBA registered?

KX05 FBA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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