CarVerify

Free Car Check

GD04 FRY

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

418,776 mi
Last recorded418,776 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 FRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 418,776 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on

General under body corrosion

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Mar 2018 418,775 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

General under body corrosion

Brake pad warning lamp on

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both side front to rear, front section (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded On abs unit (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 416,231 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine light on

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Both sides (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 409,160 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 216,837 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 216,583 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2010 172,628 miles

All disks worn

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2010 172,625 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

All disks worn

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2009 122,094 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 122,094 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz Viano reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GD04 FRY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GD04 FRY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GD04 FRY?

You can check the full history of GD04 FRY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GD04 FRY registered?

GD04 FRY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 4 November 2005.

Is GD04 FRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD04 FRY shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GD04 FRY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GD04 FRY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.