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LV05 ZVA

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 ZVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026
Pass 25 Jun 2025
Pass 21 Jul 2024 161,321 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 159,616 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 26 May 2023 159,236 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 159,109 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 158,578 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 150,974 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 150,974 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 141,503 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 141,393 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

advise front screen chipped

advise near side rear tyre , tread wearing low and perishing

advise off side front brake slight binding

Pass 1 Jun 2015 134,130 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 117,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front screen damaged

advise spare wheel missing

Pass 4 Jun 2013 107,884 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 94,723 miles

advise front screen chipped

advise near side rear light lense cracked

Fail 23 May 2012 94,711 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

advise both rear tyres weaering low tread and unevenly

advise front and rear brake discs worn-lipped

advise front brake pads nearing legal limits

advise front screen chipped

advise near side rear light lense cracked

Pass 25 Aug 2011 80,331 miles

advise both front brake flexi hoses starting to perish

advise brake pedal anti-slip pad worn

advise front screen damaged,but still legal

advise steering column noisey

Fail 24 Aug 2011 80,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

advise both front brake flexi hoses starting to perish

advise brake pedal anti-slip pad worn

advise front screen damaged,but still legal

advise steering column noisey

Pass 24 Aug 2010 66,182 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 51,488 miles

centre brake light not working

Pass 3 Jun 2008 30,006 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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LV05 ZVA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LV05 ZVA, 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 LV05 ZVA registered?

LV05 ZVA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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