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GW55 XJY

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Green Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

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Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

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

RegistrationGW55 XJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026
Fail 25 Jun 2026

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 73,570 miles

Rear Unable to carry out rear seatbelt check due to luggage.

Pass 18 Jun 2024 69,209 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 69,209 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 66,971 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 60,202 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 56,446 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 56,446 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 54,577 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 54,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 51,043 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge 3.5mm,cracking and dated 1711 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 3mm and dated 1711 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 46,856 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner and outer edges 2.5mm

o/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner and outer edges 2.5mm

Fail 8 Feb 2018 46,856 miles

Headlamp aim too high o/s/f and n/s/f (1.8)

n/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner and outer edges 2.5mm

o/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner and outer edges 2.5mm

Pass 8 Feb 2017 42,903 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed o/s/f and n/s/f (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2016 38,927 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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GW55 XJY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Green with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GW55 XJY, 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 GW55 XJY registered?

GW55 XJY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is GW55 XJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GW55 XJY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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