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LN05 OVM

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

214,621 mi
Last recorded214,621 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 OVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 214,621 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 214,621 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak center (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Inner Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2023 194,375 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion throughout underneath of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not adversary affecting the rear view

Offside Rear wheel arch Corroded, but not likely to cause injury

Pass 20 Apr 2022 179,278 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 178,278 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 178,015 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 178,015 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 162,173 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 139,619 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp slightly clouded

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 139,619 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp slightly clouded

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

Road wheel fixing missing nearside front, offside front and offside rear (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 124,419 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 124,419 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 121,223 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 112,335 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 103,973 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 95,421 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Indicator switch/ headlamp dip switch becoming insecure

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

Nearside side repeater (in mirror) damaged

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 85,361 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 78,919 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 78,916 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 73,361 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 691,960 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 58,589 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 51,864 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 45,450 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 35,584 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 28,606 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 28,606 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 23,758 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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LN05 OVM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LN05 OVM, 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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LN05 OVM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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