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LC54 RYZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

83,794 mi
Last recorded83,794 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 RYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 83,794 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 81,024 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

General Corrosion

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

Nearside Front Wheel Arch insecure

Pass 18 Aug 2022 79,229 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 79,229 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 76,717 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 76,717 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 76,612 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 76,612 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 27,225 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 27,225 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 66,130 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 22 Mar 2018 66,130 miles

Oil leak engine ()

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 64,262 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 61,402 miles

Covers in engine bay obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Pass 2 Apr 2015 59,016 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 56,237 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 54,715 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 54,714 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 48,775 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 48,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

n/s/f tyre has a cut in tred

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 15 Mar 2011 45,339 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 45,339 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 41,395 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 32,397 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 32,397 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 20,354 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 20,354 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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LC54 RYZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 LC54 RYZ, 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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LC54 RYZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 23 February 2005.

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