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LS03 BED

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

245,149 mi
Last recorded245,149 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 BED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 245,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 245,149 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 228,450 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both (2.2.A.1b)

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 197,140 miles

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

engine areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2016 197,138 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under body sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2015 188,867 miles

offside door mirror cover missing

Fail 5 Aug 2015 188,865 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside door mirror cover missing

Pass 4 Jul 2014 171,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jul 2013 156,659 miles

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

Rear parking brake releasing could be improved.

Slight bind nearside front brake

Pass 18 Jul 2012 140,868 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 114,118 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 114,118 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 68,507 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 36,645 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 20,898 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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LS03 BED is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LS03 BED, 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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LS03 BED is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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