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DA05 GFJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

135,675 mi
Last recorded135,675 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 GFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 135,675 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle undersealed coating structure , suspension components & brake/fuel pipes

Fail 26 Apr 2024 134,674 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Clouded lens both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle undersealed coating structure , suspension components & brake/fuel pipes

Pass 28 Apr 2023 130,432 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 130,432 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury outer sill excessively corroded needs welding (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis crossmember needs welding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 126,848 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside front out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside middle out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside middle out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 119,742 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 117,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

handbrake just met requirements

Pass 21 Mar 2019 110,169 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17xl (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/55/17xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/55/17xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front brakes slightly corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2018 104,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

various brake pipes greased

Fail 26 Mar 2018 104,099 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 98,283 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 98,283 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 90,075 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 79,086 miles

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

nearside front (225/55/17) Tyre wearing on edges

offside front (225/55/17) Tyre wearing on edges

Fail 1 Apr 2015 79,086 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front (225/55/17) Tyre wearing on edges

offside front (225/55/17) Tyre wearing on edges

Pass 7 Apr 2014 67,395 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 58,939 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 58,939 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 55,555 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 21 Aug 2012 55,502 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2011 47,319 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres are wearing on the edges

Pass 1 Sep 2010 36,004 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 23,594 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 18,024 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 18,024 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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DA05 GFJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DA05 GFJ, 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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DA05 GFJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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