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PA05 JKV

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

267,321 mi
Last recorded267,321 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA05 JKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 267,321 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Middle row (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 267,318 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Middle row (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 242,895 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front hub components have slight play

under body has slight surface rust

Fail 30 Oct 2024 242,895 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front hub components have slight play

under body has slight surface rust

Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 242,748 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 236,010 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 234,002 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

underbody corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2018 227,576 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 May 2017 213,617 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 10 May 2016 203,580 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 198,068 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 198,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 190,564 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

nsf wing mirror cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2012 185,819 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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PA05 JKV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PA05 JKV, 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 PA05 JKV registered?

PA05 JKV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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