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HX05 ZDS

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Red Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

44,275 mi
Last recorded44,275 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 ZDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 44,275 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 44,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 43,277 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 41,215 miles

Both rear suspension air bags slightly perished

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside 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))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 38,815 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides are worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear both suspension air bags are perishing

slight gearbox fluid leak

Fail 23 May 2023 38,797 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements 10mm font size rather than the required 14mm (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements 10mm font size rather than the required 14mm (0.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides are worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear both suspension air bags are perishing

slight gearbox fluid leak

Pass 19 May 2022 37,796 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 34,842 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 20 May 2021 34,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 33,368 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 ZDS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Red with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZDS, 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 ZDS registered?

HX05 ZDS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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