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LF55 GPK

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

191,594 mi
Last recorded191,594 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 GPK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 191,594 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 177,516 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2025 177,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2024 171,280 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

handbrake braking effort just exceeding minimum rquirement

Fail 27 Mar 2024 171,280 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror casing and repeater lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

handbrake braking effort just exceeding minimum rquirement

Pass 15 Mar 2023 153,534 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

handbrake just making minimum braking effort 16%

Fail 14 Mar 2023 153,534 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror and repeater lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. unable to check seatbelts (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

handbrake just making minimum braking effort 16%

Pass 23 Mar 2022 133,449 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 133,439 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 121,079 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 121,076 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 117,538 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 103,222 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 103,222 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 92,000 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 84,229 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Nov 2016 84,202 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Dec 2015 71,471 miles

Exhaust pipe between centre box and cat loose

Hand brake just pass at 17%

Fail 2 Dec 2015 71,471 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust pipe between centre box and cat loose

Hand brake just pass at 17%

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 58,546 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 48,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust slightly corroded

minor oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on edges and cracking in tread

Fail 14 Nov 2013 48,162 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust slightly corroded

minor oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on edges and cracking in tread

Fail 5 Dec 2012 45,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 45,163 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 40,171 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 40,170 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 35,159 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2009 29,699 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 18,440 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 18,405 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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 GPK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GPK, 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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LF55 GPK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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