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LR05 EAA

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

76,625 mi
Last recorded76,625 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 EAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 76,625 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 74,130 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 68,550 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 58,011 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 49,351 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 48,736 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 5 Mar 2020 48,193 miles

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

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

covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

engine management light on

headlight lenses cloudy

Pass 7 Mar 2019 47,030 miles

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 25 Feb 2019 47,023 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box blowing and baffles noisy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring components

fuel pipes to fuel filter damp

Pass 21 Feb 2018

Both air bags are slightly perished

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

N/S/R lens cracked but light output not affected

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 45,257 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (3.5.1i)

Rear suspension airbags lightly perished.

Undertrays fitted preventing the inspection of some testable items.

Fail 1 Mar 2017 45,211 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (3.5.1i)

Rear suspension airbags lightly perished.

Undertrays fitted preventing the inspection of some testable items.

Pass 1 Mar 2016

o/s/f tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Pass 3 Mar 2015 42,169 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 42,143 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 40,197 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 38,598 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 38,598 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 37,105 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 35,798 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 30,758 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 30,748 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 26,079 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 26,079 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 20,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake discs lipped

park brake needs ajustment

Fail 27 Mar 2008 20,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake discs lipped

park brake needs ajustment

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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LR05 EAA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LR05 EAA, 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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LR05 EAA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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