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LS05 XXY

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

178,952 mi
Last recorded178,952 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 XXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 178,952 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 175,926 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 172,976 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 170,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 166,178 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 166,178 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 160,575 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 160,526 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside steering gaiter twisted

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 153,747 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 153,747 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 146,149 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 137,104 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 129,322 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 120,428 miles

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

Nearside 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 27 Jun 2014 112,132 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 102,234 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 91,082 miles

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

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

front steering rack gaiters slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2011 78,777 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 67,379 miles

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

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 30 Jun 2009 65,308 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 64,697 miles

Front Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 49,964 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 49,939 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 38,933 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

Fail 7 Mar 2008 38,575 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

Pass 10 Sep 2007 30,816 miles

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

centre rear seat belt stalk tempermental. †both front wiper blades slightly worn.

Fail 10 Sep 2007 30,816 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 26,732 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 15,047 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 15,047 miles

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

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

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

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

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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LS05 XXY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 LS05 XXY, 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 LS05 XXY registered?

LS05 XXY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 16 June 2005.

Is LS05 XXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS05 XXY shows 30 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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