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LB05 BCV

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

225,211 mi
Last recorded225,211 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 BCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2024 225,211 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not retracting correctly (7.1.2 (c))

Fuel system component leaking filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged rear facing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Central bonnet secondary catch deteriorated

EML light on

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front seat belt retracting slowly

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear rear facing seat belt retracting slowly

Nearside fuel cap cover missing

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear seat belt retracting slowly

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 210,560 miles

battery terminal loose

fuel flap missing

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear number plate lamp dim

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 210,300 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to no pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body component insecure inner arch guard (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing area behind shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre out-rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear number plate lamp dim

battery terminal loose

fuel flap missing

Pass 7 Mar 2022 198,558 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 196,261 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 192,321 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 188,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 188,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 172,201 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Jul 2017 160,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced close to exessive (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 160,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced close to exessive (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 153,560 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 153,560 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2016 153,547 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 147,363 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 134,404 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 134,404 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front tyres worn on outer edges, o/s front flexi brake hose starting to perish

Pass 25 Jun 2013 121,447 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 111,259 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 92,683 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 76,590 miles

Both front brake disks worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 58,228 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 39,653 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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LB05 BCV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LB05 BCV, 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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LB05 BCV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 2 July 2005.

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