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PA05 HXG

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA05 HXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear shock absorber bushes worn

Fail 5 Jun 2018

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low mounting bracket broken (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear shock absorber bushes worn

Pass 6 Jun 2017 85,394 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 85,394 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 69,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 14 Jun 2016 69,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 11 Jun 2015 49,861 miles

advise rear tyres worn low on edges!

Fail 11 Jun 2015 49,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise rear tyres worn low on edges!

Pass 12 Jun 2014 34,733 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Jun 2013 25,551 miles

nearside rear tyre scubbing and cracking on tread

offside and nearside front tyres scubbing and cracking on tread

Pass 15 Jul 2011 20,359 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 20,355 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 18,336 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 16,534 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 14,832 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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PA05 HXG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PA05 HXG, 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 PA05 HXG registered?

PA05 HXG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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