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NT55 LJE

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Petrol 3190cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,295 mi
Last recorded82,295 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT55 LJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,190cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 82,295 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 82,295 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 76,657 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 71,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 69,341 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 7 Oct 2020 67,984 miles

3 rear seats removed from car for retest

Fail 6 Oct 2020 67,982 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Passenger's seat insecure 3 rear seats (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

secondary bonnet catch inoperative

Pass 26 Jun 2019 63,357 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 60,394 miles

Both sides headlamp patterns are poor due to deteriorated lenses

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Rear parking brake has some imbalance

Fail 21 May 2018 60,394 miles

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

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

Both sides headlamp patterns are poor due to deteriorated lenses

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Rear parking brake has some imbalance

Pass 22 May 2017 55,848 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2017 55,848 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working nsr .side reapter (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working + osf (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear high level brake light not working

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 LJE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 3,190cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NT55 LJE, 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 NT55 LJE registered?

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

Is NT55 LJE safe to buy?

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