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LX05 OPL

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

253,377 mi
Last recorded253,377 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 OPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 253,377 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 205,733 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2019 205,733 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 198,684 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 198,684 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 172,581 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 172,581 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 185,090 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 175,681 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 155,736 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 135,490 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 117,925 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Fail 15 Feb 2014 117,925 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Pass 5 Dec 2012 106,673 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 93,825 miles

front discs lipped

Fail 6 Dec 2011 93,825 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

front discs lipped

Pass 7 Dec 2010 78,639 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 78,639 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 61,121 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 59,808 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 51,378 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 42,615 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 38,134 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 38,134 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 24,772 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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LX05 OPL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LX05 OPL, 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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LX05 OPL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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