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2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Maroon Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

126,905 mi
Last recorded126,905 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 URL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 126,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear suspension mount slightly corroded

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

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged 3rd row (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 126,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear suspension mount slightly corroded

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

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged 3rd row (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 119,548 miles

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

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

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

little reserve travel park brake

Pass 12 Dec 2023 112,026 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 112,021 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 104,360 miles

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

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged center covers missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 96,283 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated os & ns (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush os & ns (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 96,270 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated os & ns (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush os & ns (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 89,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated os & ns (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front os & ns headlights slightly deteriated

Rear os & ns tyres worn on edges

little reserve travel park brake

Pass 28 Nov 2019 84,852 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt os & ns centre row os & ns rear row ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated os & ns (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush os & ns (5.3.2 (c))

little reserve travel park brake

os & ns headlights slightly deteriated

Pass 19 Oct 2018 80,454 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 79,640 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

front number plate damaged but readable

fuel cap cover loose insurcure

nearside front and offside front anti roll bar D bushes worn close to excessively

offside rear sliding door damaged but working and can be closed safely

rear tailgate damaged but can be closed safely

Fail 3 May 2018 79,640 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp lens faded to excess effecting image (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

front number plate damaged but readable

fuel cap cover loose insurcure

nearside front and offside front anti roll bar D bushes worn close to excessively

offside rear sliding door damaged but working and can be closed safely

rear tailgate damaged but can be closed safely

Pass 29 Apr 2017 76,942 miles

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

some damage to o/s sliding door and rear quarter panel but remains safe

Pass 23 Apr 2016 74,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 23 Apr 2016 74,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 2 May 2015 69,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 May 2015 69,348 miles

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

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 16 Apr 2014 64,083 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 58,783 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 53,956 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 48,862 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 30,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 30,905 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 28,255 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 27,809 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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LV55 URL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Maroon with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LV55 URL, 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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LV55 URL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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