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SB05 KLF

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,160 mi
Last recorded130,160 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 KLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 130,160 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 130,160 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 118,678 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2019 118,678 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near the jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced middle lower (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near the jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering middle (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 115,910 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 109,708 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 109,708 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 May 2016 105,280 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 105,280 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2015 100,893 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2014 96,288 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2013 88,000 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2012 75,245 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 69,241 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2010 62,042 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 52,406 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 41,870 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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SB05 KLF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SB05 KLF, 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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SB05 KLF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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