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NT55 LJC

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

White Petrol 3190cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,013 mi
Last recorded125,013 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT55 LJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,190cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 125,013 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 124,032 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Condensation in nearside front headlamp

No Rear seats fitted at time of test

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 110,011 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 109,984 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure Mount to gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Mount insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 96,252 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 83,111 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 73,394 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 73,394 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 66,325 miles

Central Front exhaust clamp broken

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front headlight unit has condensation

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has a cut on the inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 66,325 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Central Front exhaust clamp broken

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front headlight unit has condensation

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has a cut on the inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 57,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 57,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 48,570 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 48,570 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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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NT55 LJC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in White with a 3,190cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 NT55 LJC, 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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NT55 LJC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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