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LF05 NFN

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests31 (25 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80.6%

Mileage

208,807 mi
Last recorded208,807 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 NFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

25 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 208,807 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 201,242 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 191,665 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 179,894 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 157,184 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 143,838 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 132,834 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 124,121 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 124,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 115,771 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 115,771 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 107,407 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear shock weak

Pass 2 Feb 2015 97,893 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 88,119 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 88,119 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 79,721 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 71,786 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 65,669 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 65,669 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 63,543 miles

long parking brake travel

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar drop linkage bushes

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2010 63,543 miles

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

long parking brake travel

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar drop linkage bushes

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2010 61,571 miles

long parking brake travel

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2009 57,965 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 57,965 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

parking brake has long travel

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2009 55,945 miles

front brake discs lipped

slight misting in offside front headlamp

small windscreen damage

Pass 3 Nov 2008 54,879 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs lipped

sat nav removed at time of test

Pass 22 Feb 2008 48,886 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 46,523 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 39,698 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 35,555 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 23,030 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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LF05 NFN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.6%.

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 LF05 NFN, 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 LF05 NFN registered?

LF05 NFN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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