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FN05 TGJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

69,100 mi
Last recorded69,100 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 TGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 69,100 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 69,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side tyres cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 66,763 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 62,720 miles

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

oil level below min mark

Pass 15 Mar 2023 60,063 miles

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2022 56,334 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to accrue damage to tread outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside (Central and rear) outer sill corroded but is not considered excessive

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to accrue damage to tread outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 56,334 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to accrue damage to tread outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside (Central and rear) outer sill corroded but is not considered excessive

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to accrue damage to tread outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 53,202 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brak hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 53,202 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f anti roll bar drop link rubber boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brak hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it

Pass 27 Mar 2020 52,254 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber reinforcing split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 52,254 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber reinforcing split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 46,881 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber reinforcing split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 42,816 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 42,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 36,931 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 34,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished and cracking between tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge and tyre perished and cracking between tread (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 26 Mar 2015 34,107 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 33,320 miles

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

service light on

Fail 21 Mar 2014 33,289 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

service light on

Pass 7 Mar 2013 30,040 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 27,689 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 12 Mar 2012 27,669 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 24,505 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

unable to see fornt and rear inner brake pads for wear

Pass 26 Mar 2010 22,045 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 19,153 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge 2mm

Pass 29 Feb 2008 16,487 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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FN05 TGJ 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 73.1%.

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 FN05 TGJ, 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 FN05 TGJ registered?

FN05 TGJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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