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LF55 FJN

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 FJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022

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

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

Offside Front Drivers door corroded

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

Fail 22 Jan 2022

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drivers door corroded

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Jan 2021

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 233,952 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 233,952 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 221,731 miles

Exhaust mounting defective CAT TO CENTER BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension unit damaged but not to excess pump losses but will not become detached (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 221,731 miles

Exhaust mounting defective CAT TO CENTER BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension unit damaged but not to excess pump losses but will not become detached (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 208,955 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced fixing broken (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 208,955 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Outer Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced fixing broken (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 192,354 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE HOSES PERRISHED

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP NOT AS SECURE AS IT SHOULD BE

Pass 26 Nov 2015 169,664 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 150,802 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 150,802 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 139,406 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cut on inner sidewall of nsr tyre

osf wing mirror requires attention

Pass 29 Nov 2013 139,406 miles

cut on inner sidewall of nsr tyre

osf wing mirror requires attention

Pass 8 Dec 2012 133,022 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 115,101 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 87,812 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 87,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 63,965 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 56,250 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 50,405 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 50,405 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LF55 FJN 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 62.5%.

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 LF55 FJN, 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 LF55 FJN registered?

LF55 FJN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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