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LT05 LZT

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

104,945 mi
Last recorded104,945 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 LZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 104,945 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 100,724 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 97,578 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 97,578 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 97,081 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 96,004 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 96,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2021 94,355 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 94,355 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 92,232 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 83,268 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 70,502 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 60,571 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 60,570 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 57,240 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 53,723 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 51,527 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 47,527 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 42,825 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011

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)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 35,060 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 35,059 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 28,417 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 21,796 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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LT05 LZT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LT05 LZT, 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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LT05 LZT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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