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FG05 SXS

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 SXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021

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

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

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

all suspension components corroded.

sills corroded outer all sides.

structure corroded.

surface rust underneath.

Pass 6 Nov 2020

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perished and on limit

underbody rusty

Fail 5 Nov 2020

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perished and on limit

underbody rusty

Pass 23 Sep 2019 243,583 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 238,042 miles

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

corrosion on components

Fail 29 Jun 2018 238,042 miles

Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

corrosion on components

Pass 7 Jul 2017 228,150 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 228,150 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 221,994 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 209,547 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 209,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 203,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 199,876 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 199,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 194,569 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 187,015 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 143,660 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

temp numberplate light fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2008 81,149 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 33,562 miles

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

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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FG05 SXS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FG05 SXS, 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 FG05 SXS registered?

FG05 SXS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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