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EN05 FGO

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

152,024 mi
Last recorded152,024 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 FGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 152,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 151,784 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 151,476 miles

Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 142,436 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 142,420 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 133,452 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 133,452 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 119,519 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 119,519 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 114,363 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 114,358 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 114,315 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating Fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake excessively fluctuating Rears (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective Both rear silencer rubber mountings perished/damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated Was inflated at the time of test to proceed to brake test (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 108,619 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 108,403 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 94,800 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 83,623 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 83,623 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2016 77,653 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 72,657 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 55,688 miles

headlamp aim adjuster on 2

Pass 7 Mar 2013 50,114 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 45,691 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 45,691 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 38,656 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 33,686 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 24,010 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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EN05 FGO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 EN05 FGO, 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 EN05 FGO registered?

EN05 FGO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is EN05 FGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN05 FGO shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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