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WK05 JOA

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

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

RegistrationWK05 JOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2025

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity damaged (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 128,435 miles

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

Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged Both front (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side outer sill corroded but not likely to case projection / injury (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seat belt anchorage re welded inner both side front (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 128,432 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded causing sharp edge /projection (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded casing sharp edge/projection (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged Both front (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side outer sill corroded but not likely to case projection / injury (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 127,422 miles

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All four jacking points corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 127,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All four jacking points corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 125,898 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 123,337 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 123,337 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 119,725 miles

Body has slight rust spots

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 118,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 114,062 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2018 114,062 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 110,870 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 1x OSR, 1x NSR & 1x Central rear ()

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 107,195 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 107,195 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 102,812 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 93,890 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 87,880 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 75,694 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre Wearing

Rear Diff Oil Leak

Pass 22 Mar 2012 73,489 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 69,953 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 65,536 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 59,424 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 45,093 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 33,867 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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WK05 JOA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WK05 JOA, 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 WK05 JOA registered?

WK05 JOA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is WK05 JOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK05 JOA shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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