
Mercedes-Benz Viano
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc
LB05 BCVMOT history
LB05 BCV is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz Viano first used on 2 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 May 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 225,211 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 May 2024
- Mileage
- 225,211 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jun 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 11,601 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB05 BCV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Viano
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 2 Jul 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 May 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jun 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
LB05 BCV was last recorded at 225,211 miles on 10 Jun 2024, 14,651 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 210,560 miles · 5 May 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 14,651 miles
- Average per year
- 11,601 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 225,211 miles
- 2023 – 210,560 miles
- 2022 – 198,558 miles
- 2021 – 196,261 miles
- 2020 – 192,321 miles
- 2019 – 188,240 miles
- 2018 – 172,201 miles
- 2017 – 160,917 miles
- 2016 – 153,560 miles
- 2015 – 147,363 miles
- 2014 – 134,404 miles
- 2013 – 121,447 miles
- 2012 – 111,259 miles
- 2011 – 92,683 miles
- 2010 – 76,590 miles
- 2009 – 58,228 miles
- 2008 – 39,653 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not retracting correctly (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorFuel system component leaking filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorSpare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))
- MajorSteering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
- MajorSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt slightly damaged rear facing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral bonnet secondary catch deteriorated
- AdvisoryEML light on
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt retracting slowly
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear rear facing seat belt retracting slowly
- AdvisoryNearside fuel cap cover missing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear seat belt retracting slowly
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear number plate lamp dim
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Battery terminal loose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Fuel flap missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
23 tests since 12 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail225,211 miles (+14,651)1 dangerous17 major2 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 225,211 miles
- Test number
- 364053985557
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not retracting correctly (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorFuel system component leaking filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorSpare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))
- MajorSteering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
- MajorSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt slightly damaged rear facing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral bonnet secondary catch deteriorated
- AdvisoryEML light on
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt retracting slowly
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear rear facing seat belt retracting slowly
- AdvisoryNearside fuel cap cover missing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear seat belt retracting slowly
Pass210,560 miles (+260)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2024
- Odometer
- 210,560 miles
- Test number
- 587463042566
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear number plate lamp dim
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBattery terminal loose
- AdvisoryFuel flap missing
Fail210,300 miles (+11,742)18 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,300 miles
- Test number
- 916671178666
- MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested due to no pattern (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Body component insecure inner arch guard (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing area behind shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre out-rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear number plate lamp dim
- AdvisoryBattery terminal loose
- AdvisoryFuel flap missing
Pass198,558 miles (+2,297)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 198,558 miles
- Test number
- 798986474923
- MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass196,261 miles (+3,940)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 196,261 miles
- Test number
- 184899514579
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass192,321 miles (+4,081)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 192,321 miles
- Test number
- 503897403841
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass188,240 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 188,240 miles
- Test number
- 777835415887
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
Fail188,240 miles (+16,039)2 repaired2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,240 miles
- Test number
- 397150713190
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
Pass172,201 miles (+11,284)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 172,201 miles
- Test number
- 324058881407
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass160,917 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 160,917 miles
- Test number
- 154870097881
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced close to exessive (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Fail160,917 miles (+7,357)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,917 miles
- Test number
- 843265470195
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced close to exessive (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Pass153,560 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 153,560 miles
- Test number
- 338574368863
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail153,560 miles (+13)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,560 miles
- Test number
- 374971389410
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fail153,547 miles (+6,184)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,547 miles
- Test number
- 349130842426
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass147,363 miles (+12,959)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 147,363 miles
- Test number
- 539963475182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,404 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 134,404 miles
- Test number
- 267201974138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,404 miles (+12,957)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,404 miles
- Test number
- 247091374421
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- NoteFront tyres worn on outer edges, o/s front flexi brake hose starting to perish
Pass121,447 miles (+10,188)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 121,447 miles
- Test number
- 206886173418
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,259 miles (+18,576)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 111,259 miles
- Test number
- 965462652278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,683 miles (+16,093)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 92,683 miles
- Test number
- 915689581190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,590 miles (+18,362)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 76,590 miles
- Test number
- 700931290184
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteBoth front brake disks worn
Pass58,228 miles (+18,575)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 58,228 miles
- Test number
- 171082499180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,653 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 39,653 miles
- Test number
- 130724668197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB05 BCV
- Does LB05 BCV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB05 BCV expired on 4 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB05 BCV?
- The MOT on LB05 BCV expired on 4 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB05 BCV done?
- LB05 BCV was recorded at 225,211 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2024, an average of 11,601 miles a year.
- Has LB05 BCV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB05 BCV has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB05 BCV ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LB05 BCV find?
- LB05 BCV failed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 17 major defects, 2 minor defects and 13 advisories: offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55/17; central rear seat belt not functioning as intended not retracting correctly; fuel system component leaking filter area, and 30 more.
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