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HS05 PMX

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

48,324 mi
Last recorded48,324 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS05 PMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 48,324 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 48,324 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door (6.2.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 48,280 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 45,796 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 45,479 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 44,591 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 44,583 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both no pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 43,513 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 43,003 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 39,725 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 35,171 miles

brake pipes above fuel tank

Fail 10 Oct 2017 35,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pipes above fuel tank

Pass 7 Nov 2016 31,829 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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HS05 PMX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HS05 PMX, 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 HS05 PMX registered?

HS05 PMX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is HS05 PMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS05 PMX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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