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LT05 WXU

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Maroon Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,774 mi
Last recorded177,774 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 WXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 177,774 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 172,345 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 172,337 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 167,875 miles

Offside Front brake disc inner surface very worn ,condition of brake pad unknown ,advise wheels off inspection asap

both side door ,lower sections excessively corroded

corrosion on underside generally ,appears to be away from prescribed areas at present

front brake hoses perished ,advise renewing

rear seats folded down and not in use ,seat belts unexamined

rear tailpipe bracket broken

Fail 12 Oct 2020 167,867 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake disc inner surface very worn ,condition of brake pad unknown ,advise wheels off inspection asap

both side door ,lower sections excessively corroded

corrosion on underside generally ,appears to be away from prescribed areas at present

front brake hoses perished ,advise renewing

rear seats folded down and not in use ,seat belts unexamined

rear tailpipe bracket broken

Pass 17 Oct 2019 162,174 miles

corrosion in brake pipes into rear hoses

corrosion in chassis ,outriggers,side door apertures,outer sills, etc

corrosion in offside front ,top of chassis rail

rear door tight to open

rear seats not in vehicle at time of test ,seat belts not examined

rust around offside rear driveshaft fitment to hub

Pass 27 Sep 2018 154,025 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

underside rusty

Pass 19 Oct 2017 146,003 miles

Offside Front tyre worn off on inner raised tread

corrosion in sills,outriggers etc

rear seats not in vehicle/use/folded away -seat belts not examined

Fail 13 Oct 2017 145,864 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed canvas-225/60/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn off on inner raised tread

corrosion in sills,outriggers etc

diesel/oil leak

rear seats not in vehicle/use/folded away -seat belts not examined

Pass 26 Sep 2016 134,048 miles

Front discs inner surfaces worn

Nearside Rear tyre worn out on raised tread,advise renewing now

Nearside side door,lower sill, corroded

Offside Front brake pad looks on the limit!advise wheels off inspection asap

Offside Front tyre worn on raised tread

Offside side door,lower section excessively corroded,away from prescribed areas

Pass 14 Oct 2015 121,969 miles

corrosion forming around front jacking points and inner sill seams

front brake inbalance

nearside front tyre worn out on outer edge

nearside outer middle seat missing-seat belt unexamined

offside front tyre worn out on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2014 108,572 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 107,968 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s front tyre is on the limit

Pass 2 Oct 2013 99,523 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front 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 12 Jul 2012 85,976 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 76,338 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 62,014 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 50,852 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 50,852 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2008 43,272 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 WXU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Maroon with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LT05 WXU, 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 LT05 WXU registered?

LT05 WXU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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