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LB05 CKV

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

95,644 mi
Last recorded95,644 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 CKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 95,644 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 91,597 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 86,460 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 80,078 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 76,686 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside ....Rubbers Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 71,638 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 71,638 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 68,826 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 66,054 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 58,707 miles

Exhaust retaining clamp between centre and rear sections missing but system secure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 55,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 55,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 52,032 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside front tyre tread wearing slightly on inner edge

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 52,032 miles

Offside front tyre tread wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2014 49,718 miles

o/s/r parking brake effort low only just meeting requirements early attention advised

Fail 10 Jul 2014 49,708 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 47,164 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 43,940 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2011 36,595 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 18,522 miles

gearbox has heavy oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2008 1,959 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 915 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 CKV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 LB05 CKV, 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 CKV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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