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HX05 UMR

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

127,631 mi
Last recorded127,631 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 UMR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 127,631 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust tailpipe corroded and holed by silencer (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers fitted

no plate lamp lens missing

under-shield covers fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2025 127,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced water ingress and lenses deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill area holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking pad area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced water ingress and lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking pad area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under chassis area by front wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust tailpipe corroded and holed by silencer (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers fitted

no plate lamp lens missing

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2024 122,722 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded by o/s and n/s front and rear jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust tailpipe corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers fitted

rear washer wiper n/w

under-shield covers fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2024 122,722 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded by o/s and n/s front and rear jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust tailpipe corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers fitted

rear washer wiper n/w

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2023 117,167 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and o/s/f jacking points corroded around rubber mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose under chassis area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Rear no plate lamp lens missing

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2023 117,126 miles

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

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and o/s/f jacking points corroded around rubber mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose under chassis area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Rear no plate lamp lens missing

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2022 114,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion around vehicle

Fail 25 Nov 2022 114,376 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion around vehicle

Pass 16 Nov 2021 109,883 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 104,620 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front and Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 99,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 99,820 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 92,004 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 85,935 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin due 5-6000 miles (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 85,935 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin due 5-6000 miles (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 82,444 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 77,880 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 68,432 miles

Drivers side front tyre wearing on inner edges.

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 68,430 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Drivers side front tyre wearing on inner edges.

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 55,042 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 55,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 49,234 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2009 42,468 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2009 42,468 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 37,344 miles

1) o/s rear tyre close to limits 2) tyres 225 55 17

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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HX05 UMR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HX05 UMR, 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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HX05 UMR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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