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NT55 LLU

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Petrol 3190cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT55 LLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,190cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2025

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both side's (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2024

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 124,406 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 124,406 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022
Fail 12 Jul 2022

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2021 101,403 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 91,094 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 83,813 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 83,813 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 59,126 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 59,126 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 57,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear gas suspension bellow starting to perish

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear gas suspension bellow starting to perish

Fail 27 Oct 2017 57,133 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly shock absorber bolts loose (2.5.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear gas suspension bellow starting to perish

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear gas suspension bellow starting to perish

Pass 1 Nov 2016 51,306 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 82,228 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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 LLU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 3,190cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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