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LK05 UGO

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

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Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

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

RegistrationLK05 UGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026
Pass 8 Dec 2025

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 109,467 miles

Nearside Front 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 9 Dec 2023 104,311 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 95,054 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2021 55,835 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2020 55,278 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 55,278 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 52,384 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 52,033 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 50,970 miles

oil around engine bay area

seat belt cover missing from first row middle seat

Fail 15 May 2017 50,968 miles

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

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

oil around engine bay area

seat belt cover missing from first row middle seat

Pass 31 May 2016 79,673 miles

both front wiper blades smearing

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak from engine area

screen wash bottle lid missing

seat belt buckle cover missing on first seat row middle seat

Pass 18 May 2015 77,452 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 75,030 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 72,886 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre rear Seat belt flexible stalk slighty deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load

Fail 20 May 2013 72,883 miles

Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre rear Seat belt flexible stalk slighty deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load

rear Exhaust clamp corroded not adequately supported

Pass 16 May 2012 70,500 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front wiper blade rubber worn

rear exhaust box clamp starting to corroded

Pass 17 May 2011 66,476 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 66,476 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake discs corroded!

Pass 11 Jun 2010 39,061 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 33,513 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 25,170 miles

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

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

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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LK05 UGO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LK05 UGO, 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 LK05 UGO registered?

LK05 UGO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 11 May 2005.

Is LK05 UGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK05 UGO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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