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HX05 XLV

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,445 mi
Last recorded151,445 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 151,445 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 141,342 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 128,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 122,028 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 119,370 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 106,831 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Mar 2020 104,452 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust rubbing on driveshaft

Fail 26 Mar 2020 104,452 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear exhaust rubbing on driveshaft

Pass 26 Mar 2019 100,997 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and holed just outside of prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust close to offside driveshaft

Fail 26 Mar 2019 100,996 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and holed just outside of prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust close to offside driveshaft

Pass 21 Mar 2018 96,998 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 91,625 miles

front wipers in poor condition

Fail 10 Mar 2017 91,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (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)

front wipers in poor condition

Pass 21 Mar 2016 86,219 miles

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

Nearside screen washer blocked

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 86,219 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside screen washer blocked

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 78,294 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2015 78,294 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 70,543 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

unable to check inside brakes

Fail 19 Mar 2014 70,543 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

unable to check inside brakes

Pass 30 Jan 2013 62,919 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 48,835 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 41,654 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 33,103 miles

srs lamp on

Pass 13 Nov 2008 22,604 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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HX05 XLV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HX05 XLV, 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 HX05 XLV registered?

HX05 XLV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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