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GX05 WBP

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,065 mi
Last recorded85,065 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 WBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 85,065 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 84,798 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 84,798 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 78,421 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 70,782 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 62,697 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 62,293 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 60,550 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 60,539 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 57,170 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 55,579 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 52,609 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 79,792 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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GX05 WBP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GX05 WBP, 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

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What year was GX05 WBP registered?

GX05 WBP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is GX05 WBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX05 WBP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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