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GP05 OTZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

215,721 mi
Last recorded215,721 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 OTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 215,721 miles

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))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 215,116 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 215,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 213,001 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 207,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 159,328 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 119,673 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 93,756 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 87,199 miles

Nearside Front wing liner is insecure

both sides front headlamp units are misted - beam pattern & light output meets the minimum standard

engine covers obscuring some components

rear exhaust silencer box casing is damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2015 65,267 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Jul 2014 61,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 58,679 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 54,900 miles

centre row offside seat not in position

front brake hoses deteriorating

offside rear tyre getting low and uneven wear inside edge

Pass 17 Jun 2011 50,048 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 37,312 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 36,336 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 27,332 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 27,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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GP05 OTZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GP05 OTZ, 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 GP05 OTZ registered?

GP05 OTZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 13 August 2005.

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