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RX05 ZKL

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

201,283 mi
Last recorded201,283 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 ZKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 201,283 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 16 Apr 2025 201,255 miles

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear lower chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light WING MIRROR (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security INNER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 200,493 miles

Nearside Front seals corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front seals corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2024 200,493 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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

Nearside Front seals corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front seals corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2023 193,764 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 187,377 miles

front jacking points heavily corroded

o/s sill heavily corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2021 187,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions directional - wrong way round (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions directional - wrong way round (5.2.3 (i))

front jacking points heavily corroded

o/s sill heavily corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2020 182,329 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2020 182,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 173,794 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 161,834 miles

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

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

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

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

hand or pedal brake has slightly reserve travel

Fail 18 Oct 2018 161,834 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

hand or pedal brake has slightly reserve travel

Pass 20 Oct 2017 148,265 miles

offside rear coil spring corroding

some corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 28 Sep 2017 148,259 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded engine bay at bulkhead (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking engine bay (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

brake fluid on min

front and rear brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2016 145,970 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 145,970 miles

Registration plate lamp not working no plate lights not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 142,293 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 137,961 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 129,271 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 119,724 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 119,704 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 111,812 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 101,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

Fail 30 Jun 2010 101,387 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Jun 2009 84,004 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 73,444 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 60,261 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 37,585 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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RX05 ZKL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 RX05 ZKL, 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 RX05 ZKL registered?

RX05 ZKL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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