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Mercedes-Benz Viano

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

LX05 OPAMOT history

LX05 OPA is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz Viano first used on 4 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 21 Jun 2024 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 364,529 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Jun 2024
Mileage
364,529 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2023
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
20,046 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX05 OPA
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
4 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LX05 OPA was last recorded at 364,529 miles on 22 Jun 2023, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Jan 2017: 180,111 miles, lower than 315,385 miles on 6 Jan 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
364,523 miles · 8 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
20,046 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 364,529 miles
  • 2022 – 361,000 miles
  • 2020 – 349,014 miles
  • 2019 – 331,171 miles
  • 2018 – 324,183 miles
  • 2017 – 180,111 miles
  • 2016 – 315,385 miles
  • 2014 – 289,152 miles
  • 2013 – 267,328 miles
  • 2011 – 221,039 miles
  • 2010 – 199,139 miles
  • 2008 – 108,459 miles
  • 2007 – 87,103 miles
  • 2006 – 20,360 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • DangerousRear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside 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))
  • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures mean

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.

  • Both front jacking points rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. FailMileage not read2 dangerous8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    174788729085
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass364,529 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    364,529 miles
    Test number
    861422043424
    • AdvisoryBoth front jacking points rusty

  3. Fail364,523 miles (+3,523)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    364,523 miles
    Test number
    710951275872
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front jacking points rusty

  4. Pass361,000 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    361,000 miles
    Test number
    956268446703
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    987377265567
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Jacking point missing

  6. Pass349,014 miles (+17,843)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    349,014 miles
    Test number
    516353393545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPark brake requires service or repair
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on lower body panels and sills

  7. Pass331,171 miles (+255)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    331,171 miles
    Test number
    210312506150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail330,916 miles (+6,733)2 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    330,916 miles
    Test number
    175971871204
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass324,183 miles (+144,072)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    324,183 miles
    Test number
    870738267064
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion All 4 jacking point (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion Under carriage (6.1.B.2)

  10. Pass180,111 miles (-135,274)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    180,111 miles
    Test number
    231642462963
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear wheel slight binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear wheel slight binding
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass315,385 miles (+26,233)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    315,385 miles
    Test number
    195749134100
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass289,152 miles (+21,824)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    289,152 miles
    Test number
    429877754474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn through on edge
    • NoteCondensation in headlamps and front indicators
    • NoteOil level getting low

  13. Pass267,328 miles (+20,270)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    267,328 miles
    Test number
    178656543313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass247,058 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    247,058 miles
    Test number
    177571313423
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn through on edge

  15. Fail247,058 miles (+26,019)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,058 miles
    Test number
    457391013047
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn through on edge

  16. Pass221,039 miles (+21,900)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    221,039 miles
    Test number
    246082131364
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass199,139 miles (+90,680)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    199,139 miles
    Test number
    371278140322
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass108,459 miles (+21,356)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    108,459 miles
    Test number
    552159608032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass87,103 miles (+7,419)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    87,103 miles
    Test number
    271570317401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass79,684 miles (+59,324)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    79,684 miles
    Test number
    991368817059
    • NoteN/s/r shox

  21. Pass20,360 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    20,360 miles
    Test number
    183371916151
    • NoteN.s.f head light
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about LX05 OPA

Does LX05 OPA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX05 OPA expired on 21 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX05 OPA?
The MOT on LX05 OPA expired on 21 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX05 OPA done?
LX05 OPA was recorded at 364,529 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2023, an average of 20,046 miles a year.
Has LX05 OPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX05 OPA has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LX05 OPA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jan 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX05 OPA find?
LX05 OPA failed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2024 with 2 dangerous defects and 8 major defects: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; rear exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board; nearside front vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting, and 7 more.

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