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HN05 YGX

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

267,534 mi
Last recorded267,534 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 YGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 267,534 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 267,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

brake anti slip slightly worn

srs light on

Pass 30 Nov 2011 253,848 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 253,848 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 252,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nsf osf brake disc worn

Pass 4 May 2011 230,774 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 217,445 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 216,861 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 5 May 2010 196,907 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2010 196,907 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 170,524 miles

Anti-slip on brake pedal worn slightly

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Undertray fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Nov 2009 170,424 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Anti-slip on brake pedal worn slightly

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Undertray fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2009 150,782 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 139,209 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 128,560 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 88,315 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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HN05 YGX 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 62.5%.

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 HN05 YGX, 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 HN05 YGX registered?

HN05 YGX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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