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RL05 XUU

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Petrol 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,940 mi
Last recorded27,940 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL05 XUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 21 Oct 2025 27,940 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Dec 2024 26,568 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 24,126 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 19,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 17,168 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 14,258 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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RL05 XUU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RL05 XUU, 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 RL05 XUU registered?

RL05 XUU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is RL05 XUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL05 XUU shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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