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MC05 ZGB

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

212,723 mi
Last recorded212,723 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 ZGB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 212,723 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced behind wheel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced behind wheel holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 199,087 miles

Vehicle heavily undersealed including brake pipes and fuel lines

Pass 20 Oct 2022 193,447 miles

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

complete underside of vehicle undersealed painted including repairs

Pass 13 Oct 2021 189,285 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 188,406 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 184,445 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sill to subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 180,502 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion both door bottoms (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre slight perished

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 174,870 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear pipes at various points. (3.6.B.2c)

Brake warning lamp on.

Front brakes binding slightly.

NSR tyre worn and perished on outer shoulder.

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 174,870 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear pipes at various points. (3.6.B.2c)

Brake warning lamp on.

Front brakes binding slightly.

NSR tyre worn and perished on outer shoulder.

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 168,560 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 168,538 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 162,419 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 156,971 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 147,769 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 147,769 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 132,003 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 117,121 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 93,167 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 70,785 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 70,785 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2007 50,730 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 50,673 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 22,354 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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MC05 ZGB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver 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 MC05 ZGB, 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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MC05 ZGB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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