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LJ05 EUR

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

370,836 mi
Last recorded370,836 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 EUR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 370,836 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp has condensation not affecting light output.

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 358,182 miles

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer) & Heavily Undersealed

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 16 Jul 2021

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 6 Jul 2020 354,001 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 16 Jul 2019 352,061 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 351,065 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess both sides (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 350,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess both sides (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2016 337,631 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 324,296 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 314,097 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 290,063 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/S Front tyre slight out of shape

Fail 2 Dec 2013 290,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/S Front tyre slight out of shape

Pass 3 Jun 2013 255,394 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

propshaft joint dangerous

Pass 16 May 2012 199,881 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 161,911 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside front brake hose splitting/ cracking

Nearside rear tyre wearing low,3mm cut in tread

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

Offside front brake hose splitting/ cracking

Offside front brake slightly binding recommend attention

Rear brake discs seem slightly worn

Pass 12 May 2011 159,862 miles

Both front flexy brake pipes slight cracking

Front brake discs seem worn

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

Offside front brake slightly binding

Rear brake discs seem slightly worn

Fail 1 Jun 2010 117,892 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 117,892 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 103,253 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009
Pass 22 Apr 2008 81,979 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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LJ05 EUR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LJ05 EUR, 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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LJ05 EUR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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