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OU05 XCG

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Grey Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

289,846 mi
Last recorded289,846 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 XCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 289,846 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 286,750 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 280,715 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 271,536 miles

Central Rear brake pipe corrosion

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2021 260,851 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 254,593 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 247,116 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 240,011 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 230,080 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 216,571 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 216,571 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 211,365 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 211,365 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 200,212 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 186,331 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 186,331 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 169,561 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 149,860 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 149,738 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 121,867 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 121,867 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 109,963 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 101,687 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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OU05 XCG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Grey with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OU05 XCG, 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 OU05 XCG registered?

OU05 XCG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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