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GY05 AEX

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

309,621 mi
Last recorded309,621 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 AEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 309,621 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 301,149 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018
Pass 7 Apr 2017
Fail 7 Apr 2017

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 279,188 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 279,186 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015
Pass 14 Feb 2014 273,570 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres cracking

Pass 29 May 2013 270,541 miles

both rear and o/s/f tyres slight cracking

Pass 30 May 2012 267,241 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 262,309 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 258,793 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 253,728 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 253,717 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 192,827 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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GY05 AEX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GY05 AEX, 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 GY05 AEX registered?

GY05 AEX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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The MOT history for GY05 AEX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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