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HJ05 HRE

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,089 mi
Last recorded115,089 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 HRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2020 115,089 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill, in prescribed area of seat mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting within prescribed area of suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board strong exhaust smell/leak around turbo to exhaust joint area (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

heavy corrosion o/s/r outer sill

Pass 4 Dec 2019 109,124 miles

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

Front headlamps deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 10 Dec 2018 101,571 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 95,345 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 90,440 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 79,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 121,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 66,748 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 61,227 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to nearside outer sill and nearside rear panel

Pass 4 Oct 2011 50,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 50,863 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 39,954 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 28,414 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008

child seats fitted in rear

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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HJ05 HRE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HJ05 HRE, 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 HJ05 HRE registered?

HJ05 HRE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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