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VA05 GVP

2005 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,122 mi
Last recorded96,122 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano103,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 GVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 96,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 96,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 85,287 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 85,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kicks up wrong way left hand drive (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 73,450 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 63,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres wearing thin and perished close to the cords

Pass 22 Dec 2015 57,627 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 51,913 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 45,055 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust rubber splt

Fail 28 Oct 2013 45,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust rubber splt

Pass 21 Nov 2012 38,588 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 32,137 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 21,764 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 21,615 miles

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

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to covers and tank in the way

Pass 10 Nov 2009 16,230 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 12,306 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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VA05 GVP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VA05 GVP, 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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VA05 GVP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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