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LV55 USW

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

187,679 mi
Last recorded187,679 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 USW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 187,679 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 178,546 miles

Unable to open side loading door off side

Fail 14 Jan 2025 178,546 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Head lamps tarnished

Unable to open side loading door off side

Pass 17 Jan 2024 160,429 miles

Head lamps slightly tarnished, beam image blurred

Long park brake travel advise inspection/adjustment. Park brake efficiency 19%

Rear tyre treads low and wearing @ inner edges

Fail 16 Jan 2024 160,429 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear section broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Bonnet secondary latch seized

Head lamps slightly tarnished, beam image blurred

Long park brake travel advise inspection/adjustment. Park brake efficiency 19%

Rear tyre treads low and wearing @ inner edges

Pass 27 Feb 2023 150,741 miles

Head lamps tarnished, beam image blurred

Long park brake travel, slight inbalance

Fail 27 Feb 2023

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Off side and near side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Head lamps tarnished, beam image blurred

Long park brake travel, slight inbalance

Pass 14 Feb 2022 129,820 miles

Long park brake travel

Fail 11 Feb 2022 129,818 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Off side and near side (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Long park brake travel

Pass 25 Feb 2021 108,749 miles

Offside front tyre wearing at inner edge and close to legal limit.

Pass 28 Feb 2020 93,375 miles

Front brake hoses starting to deteriorate

Near side rear tyre very close to limit, advise replaced

Number plate lamps dim

Off side rear tyre very close to limit, advise replaced

Fail 27 Feb 2020 93,374 miles

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

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Near side front @ outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front brake hoses starting to deteriorate

Head lamps tarnished

Near side rear tyre very close to limit, advise replaced

Number plate lamps dim

Off side rear tyre very close to limit, advise replaced

Surface corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 15 Feb 2019 80,771 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 80,771 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 79,768 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 77,901 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 76,547 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 76,547 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 72,728 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 72,720 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 67,324 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 60,337 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 50,663 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 40,957 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 33,373 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 21,995 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 USW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 USW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV55 USW registered?

LV55 USW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is LV55 USW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV55 USW shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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