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LY05 JFV

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

172,225 mi
Last recorded172,225 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 JFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 172,225 miles

Nearside Front direction indicator cracked

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced lens (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2017 171,478 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear light unit has damage

Rear seats have been removed

engine light on dash

Fail 12 May 2017 171,477 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear light unit has damage

Rear seats have been removed

engine light on dash

Pass 22 Jun 2016 135,391 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear cv boot split

Offside repeater damaged

Fail 16 Jun 2016 134,825 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front tyre low on pressure

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

Offside Front tyre low on pressure

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear cv boot split

Offside Rear tyre low on pressure

Offside repeater damaged

Rear brake discs worn

ecu light on dash

Pass 4 Aug 2015 117,592 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2015 117,589 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 111,550 miles

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 107,060 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 107,060 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 102,831 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 102,829 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 98,237 miles

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

Slight damage to off side front outer tyre wall & nail in tread.

Pass 7 Jul 2010 94,047 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 76,986 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 56,972 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Jun 2008 56,969 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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LY05 JFV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LY05 JFV, 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 LY05 JFV registered?

LY05 JFV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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The MOT history for LY05 JFV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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