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EK05 HVG

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

186,861 mi
Last recorded186,861 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 HVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 186,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (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 Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 182,080 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

park brake low effort

Fail 25 Jul 2025 182,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

park brake low effort

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 177,138 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear diffrentail oil leak

Pass 4 May 2023 167,684 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 157,773 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 157,302 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective not locking down to seal securely (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering system excessively rough when operating lock-to-lock (2.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger significantly corroded (marked yellow) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger significantly corroded (marked yellow) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 151,368 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 151,243 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 130,728 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Park brake cable return is sticking.

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 May 2019 130,705 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Park brake cable return is sticking.

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 99,963 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush marked in yellow (2.7.4)

brake pad light on

Fail 1 Nov 2017 99,805 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush marked in yellow (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

brake pad light on

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush marked in yellow (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 91,094 miles

Nearside Front nearside front outer edge wearing close to it's limit

Offside Front offside front tyre wearing close to it's legal limit

Fail 4 Nov 2016 91,022 miles

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear's (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front nearside front outer edge wearing close to it's limit

Offside Front offside front tyre wearing close to it's legal limit

Pass 5 Nov 2015 80,964 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

slight play o/s/f rack arm

Pass 22 Oct 2014 71,413 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 71,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 66,737 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 66,737 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 59,608 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 51,835 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 45,310 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 38,157 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 31,451 miles

could not see front or rear pads

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 11 Mar 2008 25,909 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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EK05 HVG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EK05 HVG, 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 EK05 HVG registered?

EK05 HVG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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