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LA05 AOO

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,876 mi
Last recorded102,876 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 AOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 102,876 miles

Headlights lens deteriorated .

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

Underbody corrosion .

Pass 22 Oct 2024 99,842 miles

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

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

corrosion on outer offside sill

offside headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2023 95,563 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

slight corrosion on offside outer sill

Fail 25 Oct 2023 95,542 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

slight corrosion on offside outer sill

Pass 25 Oct 2022 93,141 miles

Both head light deteriorated

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 89,066 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 86,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 225/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 86,843 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 225/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 84,009 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 81,323 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 77,249 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 72,196 miles

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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/60/16 AND WORN UNEVENLY (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 69,305 miles

225/60/16 N/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

Pass 28 Oct 2014 63,858 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 63,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 58,275 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 53,839 miles

225/60/16 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENY

Pass 28 Oct 2011 51,245 miles

advise brake pedal rubber slip pad worn

advise near side door mirror body damaged

advise near side rear jacking point block missing

advise parking brake requires adjustment

Fail 27 Oct 2011 51,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

advise brake fluid level low

advise brake pad warning light on

advise brake pedal rubber slip pad worn

advise near side door mirror body damaged

advise near side rear jacking point block missing

advise parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 27 Oct 2010 48,304 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 39,242 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front washer hose not connected to jet, but clearing the screen

Fail 27 Oct 2009 39,242 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 30 Oct 2008 27,738 miles

225/60/16 n/s/f tyre worn unevenly

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 27,738 miles

225/60/16 n/s/f tyre worn unevenly

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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LA05 AOO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LA05 AOO, 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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LA05 AOO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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