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GV05 BXN

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

162,607 mi
Last recorded162,607 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 BXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2021 162,607 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

surface corrosion on doors plus sills

Pass 11 Jun 2020 157,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 148,721 miles

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 18 May 2018 141,359 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav ()

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 May 2017 134,004 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav .phoneholder ()

Fail 22 May 2017 134,004 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s/f flexy pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav .phoneholder ()

Pass 16 May 2016 124,298 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s/f flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 May 2016 124,298 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s/f flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 113,381 miles

front pads low

rear pads low

Pass 19 May 2014 102,355 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 92,323 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 92,207 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 83,667 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 83,667 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 73,696 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 59,434 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 59,432 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 47,655 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 34,477 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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GV05 BXN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver 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 GV05 BXN, 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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GV05 BXN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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