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SR05 FZG

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,810 mi
Last recorded134,810 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR05 FZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 134,810 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 132,711 miles

Both headlamps are deteriorating. Offside light output is being affected near to the limits

Both indicator repeater lamps damaged and open to the elements

Both rear shock absorber top mounting bushes are deteriorating

Nearside Rear tyre low on tread

Offside Rear tyre low on tread

Offside headlamp slightly insecure due to damage

Fail 7 Jan 2019 132,711 miles

Prop shaft joint excessively worn No.2 U/J ( gearbox end ) (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid provides NO fluid (3.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail U/J at rear diff end (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre low on tread

Offside Rear tyre low on tread

Both headlamps are deteriorating. Offside light output is being affected near to the limits

Both indicator repeater lamps damaged and open to the elements

Both rear shock absorber top mounting bushes are deteriorating

Offside headlamp slightly insecure due to damage

Pass 4 Jan 2018 121,409 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust hanger rubbers deteriorating

nearside mirror indicator repeater incomplete

underbody/ sill...surface corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2017 113,378 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 113,378 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 103,366 miles

both front tyres devoid tread at edges 3 mm

brake pedal rubber is worn

long handbrake pedal travel..

o/s/r tyre 3.0 mm

surface corrosion underbody

Fail 28 Jan 2016 103,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres devoid tread at edges 3 mm

brake pedal rubber is worn

long handbrake pedal travel..

o/s/r tyre 3.0 mm

surface corrosion underbody

Pass 27 Jan 2015 89,929 miles

brake pedal rubber is worn

Fail 26 Jan 2015 89,929 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pedal rubber is worn

Pass 4 Feb 2014 77,905 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 77,905 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 68,650 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 63,252 miles

Frontpipe exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 9 Feb 2011 53,663 miles

o/s reg light very dim

Pass 8 Oct 2010 52,736 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 52,736 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 40,133 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 38,309 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 31,417 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 31,417 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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SR05 FZG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SR05 FZG, 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 SR05 FZG registered?

SR05 FZG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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