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HX05 ZFC

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,122 mi
Last recorded51,122 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 ZFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 51,122 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2024 48,146 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2024 48,146 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 44,271 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 44,271 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2022 40,939 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 40,512 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 NSF/OSF (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 39,073 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 ZFC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 ZFC, 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 ZFC registered?

HX05 ZFC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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